All ACS articles – Page 9
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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
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Features and analysisCost of living crisis leading to increased shopworker abuse
Shopworkers are bearing the brunt of customer frustrations over rising costs
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Features and analysisHFSS ad rules may negatively impact retailers’ social media
The high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) restrictions could unfairly target small stores
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Features and analysisLegislation to reform business rates has First Reading
The new legislation aims to improve the accuracy of business rates bills for local shops
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Features and analysisAlmost half of Scottish retailers unsure about approach to DRS
Research by the ACS has found 47% of retailers in Scotland are unsure about how they will approach DRS
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Features and analysisLocal shops report record levels of theft over last year
New figures from the Association of Convenience Stores have revealed record levels of shop theft being committed against convenience retailers
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Features and analysisLack of energy support in Budget sparks dismay among retail industry
The government’s failure to act on rising energy costs has led to warnings over store closures
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Features and analysis‘Insufficient energy bill support will lead to store closures’ warns ACS
The ACS has warned that up to 7,000 stores could close if the government doesn’t provide further support with energy bills