James Lowman: ACS in action – Page 4
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Policy Watch
There are several key issues on the policy horizon that will be central to our agenda over the next 12 months, says James Lowman.
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Evaluating the rates conundrum
Will you be a winner or a loser from the delay in the rates revaluation, asks James Lowman
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Monopoly rules
Only radical action can change attitudes in the news and magazines market, says James Lowman
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Message to George
Give the tools to local shops to rebuild the economy, says James Lowman of ACS
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Planning for Diverse Local Centres
Our new guide, Planning for Diverse Local Centres, attempts to explain and simplify the new planning regime.
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Unfair business relationships
Unfair business relationships are preventing retailers from doing their jobs, says James Lowman
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The Sunday blues
The Sunday Trading Olympics Bill is a blow for small retailers, but there are still plenty of opportunities
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A terrible Budget for small shops
The 2012 Budget will go down as one of the worst for small shops,
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Prepare for plain packaging fight
The battle for sensible debate on plain packaging is about to begin in earnest.
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The community role of retailers needs to be taken seriously
One of the few positives that emerged from the recent rioting has been a renewed expression of community, argues James Lowman
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ACS in action: Digesting the 2011 Budget
James Lowman digests the highs and lows of the 2011 Budget and its implications for small stores
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Opinion: James Lowman's New Year's resolutions for government
James Lowman, chief executive of the ACS, outlines the New Year’s resolutions he would like to see government make
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ACS: we need to avoid a development free-for-all
James Lowman calls for a mature debate about encouraging town centre growth in the economic downturn
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ACS in action: What the spending review means for retailers
James tries to get to the bottom of what the spending review means for retailers
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ACS at the party conferences
James Lowman is concerned about some of the pledges made by politicians at their party conferences
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ACS in action
James Lowman of ACS notes the irony in the government's 'rebalancing' of the Licensing Act
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One last push to keep tobacco over the counter
James Lowman of the ACS explains why your help is crucial in a last push for a fair deal on tobacco retailing
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Still life in Change4Life
The Change4Life scheme still has a bright future despite threats to funding, says James Lowman of ACS
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Don't miss this chance to give independents a fair voice
James Lowman says retailers must be able to give evidence to the new grocery ombudsman
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Costs, crime and fairness: the local shops' agenda
The Association of Convenience Stores has set out the priorities for local shops which it will take to the new government