All ACS articles – Page 3
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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.
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NewsGuide on Scottish recycling scheme updated after delay in implementation
Guidance on the Scottish DRS scheme provided by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has been updated to reflect the delay in its implementation.
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NewsACS calls for government action as it launches new tool to track vanishing free-to-use ATMs
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has written to the Economic Secretary to the Treasury Andrew Griffith MP calling for action to protect access to cash cross the UK, highlighting the increasing number of convenience retailers being forced to switch from free-to-use ATMs to charged ATMs.
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NewsACS urges shoppers to be considerate to staff as #Shopkind Week begins
New research has revealed the level of aggression shopworkers are experiencing from customers as #Shopkind Week begins today.
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NewsACS welcomes government plan to encourage smokers to swap cigarettes for vapes
A new government scheme to encourage smokers to swap cigarettes for vapes has been welcomed by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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NewsACS urges retailers to take part in survey into impact of wage rate rises
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is urging retailers to take part in a survey looking into the impact of the national living wage and national minimum wage rate increases, which came into effect on 1 April.
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NewsACS calls on Ofgem for better regulation of the energy market for small businesses
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for better regulation to provide small businesses with clarity and support with their energy contracts, in its responce to Ofgem’s review of the non-domestic gas and electricity market.
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NewsNew legislation to reform business rates system welcomed by ACS
New legislation to reform the business rates system has been welcomed by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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NewsACS survey finds almost half of Scottish retailers undecided about DRS approach
Almost half (47%) of Scottish independent retailers do not know how they will approach the deposit return scheme, which is due to go live on 16 August, according to new survey from the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS)
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NewsRecord levels of shop theft reported by Association of Convenience Stores
New figures from the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) have revealed record levels of shop theft being committed against convenience retailers over the last year.
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NewsPRA welcomes decision in Budget to extend 5ppl fuel duty cut for a further year
A decision by the chancellor to extend last year’s 5ppl fuel duty cut for a further year has been widely welcomed, but his failure to provide targeted support for businesses struggling with soaring energy bills has been condemned.
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NewsACS warns almost 7,000 c-stores could close if Budget does not target energy costs
Almost 7,000 independently owned convenience stores could be at risk of closure if the Chancellor doesn’t act in the Budget to target further support on energy costs, according to the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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NewsACS welcomes proposals to make planning system work better for communities
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities’ proposed approach to updating the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) to make the planning system work better for communities.
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NewsACS launches guide to forthcoming deposit return scheme in Scotland
The ACS has launched a DRS (deposit return scheme) Scotland guide providing a comprehensive overview of the scheme being introduced in August this year, as well as detailed guidance on how retailers should go about deciding what part they’ll play in its operation.