All ACS articles – Page 8
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Promotional FeatureFive 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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OpinionNo 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 analysisInvestment 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 analysisC-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 analysisACS 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 analysisLabour 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 analysisTraditional 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 GuideUnderaged 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 analysisACS 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 analysisRamesh 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 analysisACS calls for measures to tackle rise in vacant properties
ACS urges the government to take action amid the rise in empty properties
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Features and analysisUsdaw urges protection for shopworkers
Usdaw has repeated its appeal to protect shopworkers following a rise in retail crime
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Features and analysisConvenience sector sales set to surpass £50bn by 2026
The figures were revealed by the Association of Convenience Stores
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Features and analysis‘Protect cash’: Chancellor called on to ensure the future of the UK’s cash network
A collection of trade bodies, businesses and charities have called on the Chancellor to protect cash as a payment method
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Features and analysisGovernment urged to plan sustainability schemes properly rather than rushed approach
The Association of Convenience Stores has highlighted the need for proper lead times and planning for initiatives such as the Deposit Return Schemes, extended producer responsibility, and single use plastic bans
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Features and analysisBattle over resources erupts between police forces and government
The government’s pledge to investigate every crime has been queried by the National Police Chiefs’ Council
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Features and analysisFinalists for the Raj Aggarwal Trophy unveiled
Three top retailers have been shortlisted for the Raj Aggarwal Trophy
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Features and analysisFree access to cash measures welcomed by retail industry
A new framework set out by the Treasury has set out the minimum expectations on banks to protect services for people and businesses wanting to withdraw or deposit cash
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Features and analysisYounger shoppers call for more convenience stores
ACS research has revealed that more younger shoppers are calling for convenience stores in their area
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Features and analysisACS launches new vape campaign to support responsible retailers
The new campaign signposts what retailers should be looking our for when it comes to illicit vape products