All ACS articles – Page 9
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Features and analysisRetailers advised to engage with MP candidates ahead of election
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is calling on retailers to invite candidates to visit local shops ahead of next month’s general election
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Features and analysisACS issues warning over cost of Scottish HFSS legislation
The cost of adapting a store to comply with the proposed regulations is estimated to be on average around £13,000 per site
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Features and analysisACS welcomes amendments on bill to protect shop workers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill that would make assaulting a shopworker a more serious offence
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Features and analysisRetailers encouraged to diversify recruitment
A new report suggests that retailers can contribute to a more diverse and inclusive workforce by explanding their recruitment horizons
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Features and analysisTrading Standards ‘needs extra £140m to tackle illicit vaping market’
The Association of Convenience Stores has called on the government to provide Trading Standards in England with additional funds
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Features and analysisShoplifting rises 37% Office of National Statistics reveals
The latest figures are the highest in recorded history
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Features and analysisRetail industry shares crime evidence with Home Affairs Select Committee
The Home Affairs Select Committee is taking evidence from the retail sector and police forces as part of its inquiry into violence and abuse against retail workers
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Features and analysisMeasures to protect shopworkers from crime unveiled by Prime Minister
The Prime Minister hopes to send “a message” to those committing crimes against retailers
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Features and analysisRamesh and Nirmala Shingadia honoured with Freedom of the Parish award
Sussex retailers Ramesh and Nirmala Shingadia have been awarded the Freedom of the Parish by Southwater Parish Council in recognition of their 40 years of exceptional contributions to the community
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Features and analysisWelsh retailers pour £48m into store investments
The ACS has published its Welsh Local Shop Report 2024
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Features and analysisGovernment’s vape ban plans come under fire
The government’s plans for the ban on disposable vapes have been heavily criticised by the retail industry
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OpinionWhat can we learn from Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme?
The ACS’ Ed Woodall examines the Deposit Return Scheme that was recently introduced in the Republic of Ireland
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Features and analysisScottish HFSS rules set to be tougher than England’s
The sale and display of foods High in Fat, Sugar or Salt (HFSS) will face additional restrictions regarding pricing and location
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Features and analysisConvenience Leadership Programme open for 2024 entries
Taking place at the University of Surrey, the course is designed for area managers, buying teams, independent retailers, sales and market research specialists
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Features and analysisACS welcomes FCA’s proposals to require banks to improve cash access
It has also repeated its calls for a review of interchange fees.
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Features and analysisNew report highlights importance of rural shops to isolated communities
The ACS has published its 2024 Rural Shop Report showcasing the vital role played by the country’s 17,986 rural shops
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Features and analysisWhat vape recycling services do I have to offer to customers?
New guidance for retailers on how to provide a vape recycling service has been published by the Association of Convenience Stores
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Features and analysisACS calls on Jeremy Hunt for support with costs ahead of Budget
The trade body has highlighted local shops’ need for stability
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Features and analysisNew retail crime strategy developed by Thames Valley Police
A new strategy to tackle retail crime has been developed through a partnership between retailers, business groups and Thames Valley Police
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Features and analysisPCCs urged to prioritise retail crime
Police and Crime Commissioners have been called on to prioritise shop theft as they outline plans to tackle crime in their local areas