All ACS articles – Page 8
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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
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Features and analysisPolice are failing retailers as Co-op reports record crime levels
The group recorded almost 1,000 incidents a day
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Features and analysisOfgem sets out plans to tackle poor behaviour by energy suppliers
The regulator aims to address overcharging and improve transparency around energy bills
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OpinionReflections on DRS implementation so far
The implementation of DRS has caused much confusion for retailers. ACS government relations director Edward Woodall shares his thoughts on the lessons learnt from DRS
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Features and analysisHFSS legislation planned for Wales in 2025
New HFSS laws are expected to be introduced in 2024 and rolled out across Wales by 2025
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Features and analysisRetailers advised to lobby MPs as political parties prepare for next election
Retailers have been urged to speak to their MPs to get issues on their agenda ahead of the next general election
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Features and analysisIndustry calls for ‘Most Wanted’ lists to tackle repeat shop theft offenders
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has put forward a five-point plan for police forces and the government to do more to take retail crime seriously and support local businesses
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Features and analysisIndustry backs proposal to make Healthy Start more accessible
The ACS is supporting a motion that would allow retailers to help more people get access to healthy food
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Features and analysisHalf of convenience retailers are investing less since the National Living Wage increase
The Association of Convenience Stores has highlighted the challenges retailers are facing in its submission to the Low Pay Commission
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Features and analysisThe Convenience Conference: One week to go
The Convenience Conference takes place 6 June at Kings Place in London
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Features and analysisGovernment publishes guidance on Single-Use Plastics Ban in England
The ACS is encouraging retailers to familiarise themselves with the guidance
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Features and analysisACS urges low tolerance for illicit trade
ACS wants the government to send a clear message that selling these products is not acceptable
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Features and analysisWhy c-stores must be “seamless, not soulless” to survive
Retailers were told to embrace digital, but retain the human touch at last week’s ACS Conference
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Features and analysisACS presents 10 Habits of Highly Effective Retailers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) presented the video clips at its conference this week