All ACS articles – Page 2
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NewsACS criticises government communication over major changes such as single-use plastic ban
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has submitted evidence to a government committee inquiry on waste, resources and recycling reforms, highlighting the need for proper lead times and planning when making major changes such as the introduction of deposit return schemes, extended producer responsibility, and single-use plastic bans.
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NewsACS welcomes new measures from the Treasury to protect access to cash
New measures introduced by the Treasury to protect free access to cash across the UK have been welcomed by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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NewsACS launches website holding PCCs to account over business crime in their area
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has launched a new Business Crime Pledge Tracker detailing what every Police and Crime Commissioner in the UK is doing to tackle business crime in their area.
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NewsACS welcomes findings of CMA report into competition in the grocery market
An update from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on competition in the grocery market, reiterating the financial pressures that convenience retailers are facing with extraordinarily high costs, has been welcomed by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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NewsACS calls on Low Pay Commission to set up emergency brake mechanism for pay rises
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the Low Pay Commission to establish a new emergency brake mechanism for wage rates if increases have a negative impact on businesses and the wider market.
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NewsACS outlines principles of a well-designed DRS to Welsh cross party group
Local shops have urged members of the Senedd in Wales to ensure that the operation of a planned deposit return scheme in Wales should be consistent with schemes in the rest of the UK.
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NewsACS calls on authorities to tackle anti-social behaviour
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is marking ASB (Anti-Social Behaviour) Awareness Week by highlighting the negative impact it has on the convenience sector and local communities.
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NewsLegislation comes into force to protect consumers’ access to cash
The passing of new legislation to ensure a minimum level of free access to cash, ensuring people can continue to conveniently withdraw and deposit cash following the rapid rate of bank branch and ATM closures, has been welcomed by The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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NewsMoves to target food hygiene enforcement welcomed by ACS
Proposals from the Food Standards Agency on modernising food hygiene enforcement activity, highlighting the importance of Assured Advice as a mark of a responsible business, have been welcomed by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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NewsACS calls on police forces to draw up most wanted lists of prolific shop thieves
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on police forces to introduce a ‘Most Wanted’ list of prolific shop thieves as part of new plans to tackle repeat offending.
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NewsACS welcomes delay of HFSS promotional restrictions until October 2025
The Association of Convenience Stores has welcomed a delay to the promotional restrictions on HFSS (high fat, salt, sugar) products that were due to come into force in October this year and have now been delayed until October 2025.
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NewsMPs’ damning report sparks renewed calls for more support with energy bills
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has again called on the government to take meaningful action on energy support with energy costs for local shops in response to a damning Public Accounts Committee report on the operation of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme and Energy Bill Discount Scheme.
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NewsACS briefs MPs on bill to increase take-up of Healthy Start support
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has briefed parliamentarians ahead of a Ten Minute Motion Bill led by Emma Lewell-Buck MP proposing to create a law so those eligible for the Healthy Start scheme are automatically signed up, to stop them from missing out on support.
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NewsScottish government delays DRS introduction and blames UK government
The Scottish government has delayed the introduction of its planned deposit return scheme (DRS) until at least October 2025, blaming restrictions imposed by the UK government.
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NewsACS calls for cautious approach to setting future National Living Wage rates
The Low Pay Commission has been urged to take a cautious approach to setting future National Living Wage (NLW) rates in a submission by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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NewsRetailers welcome government measures to tackle underage vaping
An announcement by the government that it plans to introduce a range of measures to tackle underage vaping has been welcomed by representatives of the independent retail sector.
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NewsRetailers urged to prepare for ban on selling single-use plastic
The government has published guidance to help businesses prepare for the ban on single-use plastics which is due to come into force in October.
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NewsACS backs HMRC proposals for tougher sanctions to tackle illegal tobacco
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed proposals for tougher sanctions to tackle illegal tobacco in its response to an HM Revenue and Customs consultation.
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NewsACS welcomes Welsh government plan to develop resilience of retail sector
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed a new plan launched by the Welsh government and Wales Retail Forum, which has been developed to build a more resilient retail sector in Wales.
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NewsACS reiterates its support for tough enforcement of age-related vaping regulations
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has reiterated its support for tough enforcement action against those who sell vapes and other age-restricted products to under-age customers.