All ACS articles – Page 15
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Features and analysisACS calls for regulation reform for local shops
The ACS has called on a government taskforce to reform regulations so that it supports business growth.
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Features and analysisIncrease to Scottish plastic bag charge comes into effect 1 April
The minimum price of a single-use carrier bag (SUCB) in Scotland will be increasing from 5p to 10p from 1 April.
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Features and analysisGovernment called on to expand home testing to convenience stores
The government has been called on to expand home testing to include local shops.
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Advice GuideHow to deal with an abusive customer
Retailers and their staff are too often the target for abuse. Do you know how to diffuse a situation or how to report it properly?
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Features and analysisDeposit Return Scheme set to be delayed until 2024
The government has launched a second consultation on the Deposit Return Scheme.
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Features and analysis1.2 million incidents of abuse against shop workers recorded during pandemic
Nine out of ten shop workers have been victim of abuse over the past year, new Association of Convenience Stores research has found.
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Interviews and ProfilesHeroes of Lockdown: a celebration of the convenience channel
A year on from the start of the first lockdown, leading figures join Convenience Store to pay tribute to our sector as we launch our Heroes of Lockdown retailer interview series.
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OpinionPreparing for the future with education
Sabine Benoit discusses the opportunity of education, particularly within convenience.
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Features and analysisBetter protection demanded for shop workers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for tougher sentencing to address attacks against shop workers.
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Features and analysisACS urges flexible Deposit Returns Scheme
The ACS has urged government to create a DRS system that works for all types of stores.
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Features and analysisACS urges tougher sanctions on illicit tobacco
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for tougher enforcement, citing the detrimental impact that the illicit trade has on legitimate retailers.
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Features and analysisRural shops providing lifeline to communities during Covid-19
The importance of rural shops to their communities has been highlighted in new research published by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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Features and analysisScottish retailers, producers and trade bodies look to run Deposit Return Scheme
A group of retailers, producers and trade bodies plan to run the Deposit Return Scheme in Scotland.
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Advice GuideHow to keep staff and customers safe during the Covid-19 pandemic
What steps should you be taking to keep your staff and customers as safe as possible?
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Features and analysisWidespread praise for passing of retail workers protection legislation in Scotland
The retail industry has praised the Scottish Parliament for voting to support the Protection of Workers (Retail and Age-restricted Goods and Services) (Scotland) Bill.
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Features and analysisWhat do Welsh stores need to change to be Covid-19 compliant?
New government guidance on Covid-19 safety for Welsh retailers has come into effect at short notice.
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NewsRetail industry urges extension to business rates support
The government has been urged to extend the business rates discount in 2021/22 to avoid a ‘sudden shock’ in the form of a high rates bill for retailers.
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NewsConvenience retailers urged to stay safe in face covering row
Independent retailers have been urged not to put themselves at risk to enforce face covering guidelines despite mounting pressure.
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OpinionMaintaining the momentum in 2021 will be crucial
As we move into 2021, James Lowman of the Association of Convenience Stores stresses the importance of building on the progress made in 2020.
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Features and analysisFood placement restrictions to hit one in five convenience stores
Warning issued over impact of food placement restrictions on convenience stores.