All ACS articles – Page 4
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Features and analysisWelsh Government confirms spring 2026 for new HFSS regulations
The Welsh Government has published its consultation response on draft HFSS regulations
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Features and analysisGovernment pledges to work with convenience sector on employment legislation
The Minister for Employment Rights, Competition and Markets, Justin Madders, has written to the Association of Convenience Stores to acknowledge the challenges faced by the sector
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Features and analysisACS urges Treasury Committee to support multiple payment options
The ACS has given evidence to a Treasury Committee on the acceptance of cash and its current regulations
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BlogLooking for the positives in 2025
ACS chief executive James Lowman looks to the next 12 months and discusses what opportunities there are amongst the challenges
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Features and analysisACS provides evidence for Employment Rights Bill urging Government to avoid unnecessary bureaucracy
ACS provides evidence for Employment Rights Bill urging Government to avoid bureaucracy
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Features and analysisACS needs your feedback on crime in stores
The Association of Convenience Stores has this week called on every retailer to fill in its annual Crime Survey
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Features and analysisACS launches extended vaping guide to help retailers with disposables ban
The guide provides support for retailers with the transition away from disposable vapes ahead of a ban on the products on 1 June 2025
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Features and analysisACS launches new ambassador programme for ‘outstanding retailer supporters’
The trade body has announced its first ever group independent retailer Ambassadors.
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Features and analysisRussell George MS elected as chair of the Cross Party Group on Small Shops in Wales
The Senedd’s Cross Party Group (CPG) on Small Shops held its annual general meeting yesterday, to elect the group’s chair
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Features and analysisVape licensing scheme could limit sales for legitimate retailers due to nearby competitors
The ACS has shared concerns over the Tobacco and Vapes Bill
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Features and analysisLords committee calls for immediate action to tackle shop theft
The ACS welcomes the findings of a new inquiry from the House of Lords Justice and Home Affairs Committee
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Features and analysisACS warns of £634m impact on convenience stores ahead of Budget
Ahead of the Budget on Wednesday, the ACS has modelled the potential impact on the sector
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Features and analysisNew figures show highest level of shoplifting since records began
ONS figures show a record number of shoplifting offences in the year to June 2024
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Features and analysisBudget 2024: What do the trade bodies want from the Autumn Statement?
Ahead of the Autumn Statement on 30 October, Convenience Store examines what the sector wants from the new government
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Features and analysisACS warns against national insurance rises in Budget
The ACS has urged the Government to avoid adding to the cost of employer National Insurance Contributions ahead of the Budget
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Features and analysisACS expresses concern for local shops over Employment Rights Bill
The Government has published the new Employment Rights Bill, outlining employment reforms
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Features and analysisScottish c-stores invested over 50% more in 2024, injecting £94m into their businesses
The Scottish Local Shop Report 2024 was launched at the SGF’s Annual Conference.
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Features and analysisACS urges Welsh and Scottish retailers to prepare for disposable vape ban
The Association of Convenience Stores is encouraging retailers to begin preparations for selling through disposable vaping products
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Features and analysisACS calls on Chancellor to support growth and investment in submission to Autumn Budget
The ACS is calling for conditions that will help retailers continue to invest in their businesses
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Features and analysisInvestment in UK convenience reaches £1bn for first time ever
The ACS Local Shop Report 2024 has revealed that the level of investment in the convenience sector has reached £1bn