All ACS articles – Page 2
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Features and analysis
Over 15,000 Free to Use ATMs disappear in five years
The ACS has called on the government to review the interchange fee for ATMs
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Features and analysis
Autumn Statement business rates extensions welcomed by retail sector
The retail sector welcomed the extension of business rates support
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Features and analysis
Business rates support is crucial for the future of Britain’s high streets
Retail, hospitality and leisure organisations have called on the Chancellor to continue business rates support
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Features and analysis
Strong enforcement demanded for proposed vaping regulations
Leading experts shared their thoughts at the UKVIA Forum
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Features and analysis
ACS offers support to Respect for Shopworkers Week campaign
Respect for Shopworkers Week aims to raise awareness about the increase in violence and abuse against retail workers
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Features and analysis
King’s Speech focuses on Tobacco and Vaping Bill
In his first King’s Speech, Charles III set out the priorities for government including an overhaul of tobacco and vaping legislation
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Features and analysis
Shop theft in England and Wales rises by 25%
Latest data from the Office of National Statistics found that shop theft has increased by 25% over the past year
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Features and analysis
Linda Williams awarded the Raj Aggarwal Trophy
Broadway Convenience has shown an unwavering commitment to its local community
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Features and analysis
Linda Williams of Broadway Convenience wins Raj Aggarwal Trophy
The Scottish retailer was recognised for her incredible community work
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Promotional Feature
Five areas retailers should focus on this autumn?
As shoppers’ priorities are changing again with the colder months ahead, find out how you can cater for their demands and support your business.
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Opinion
No room for complacency when it comes to responsible retailing
Retailers are leading the way when it comes to responsibility despite the huge pressure being placed on them, writes James Lowman of the ACS
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Features and analysis
Investment in technology remains priority for forecourt retailers
Forecourt retailers are continuing to invest in various customer services and technologies, according to a new ACS report
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Features and analysis
C-stores in Scotland invest £62m in their businesses
The Scottish Local Shop Report 2023 highlights the importance of the convenience sector in Scotland
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Features and analysis
ACS joins over 100 organisations to help tackle loneliness
The ACS has teamed up with over 100 organisations to call on the next government to increase measures to tackle loneliness.
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Features and analysis
Labour pledges tougher restrictions for shop thefts
The ACS has welcomed a commitment from the Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper to tighten restrictions on shop thefts
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Features and analysis
Traditional retail jobs have declined by over a quarter since 2010
GMB claims that the figures raise questions over the future of the highstreet
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Advice Guide
Underaged sales: how to stay responsible
Asking for identification can create stressful situations, however there are ways of avoiding conflict.
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Features and analysis
ACS advises Low Pay Commission to pause future wage increases
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has urged the Low Pay Commission (LPC) to consider pausing national living wage uplifts.
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Features and analysis
Ramesh Shingadia appointed chair of Association of Convenience Stores board
Ramesh Shingadia, Phil Ponsonby of Midcounties Co-operative, Colm Johnson of Booker and Maria Eaton of MFG have taken leadership roles on the ACS board
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Features and analysis
ACS calls for measures to tackle rise in vacant properties
ACS urges the government to take action amid the rise in empty properties