All ACS articles – Page 32
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ACS demands evidence for alcohol restrictions
The Association of Convenience Stores is concerned by the recommendations of the Health Select Committee’s report into alcohol, which includes a range of measures to restrict price, availability and marketing of alcohol. Of note is legislation to introduce a minimum price of 40p per unit and regulations to restrict alcohol ...
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New town centre policy weakens protection of UK high streets says ACS
Ministers have failed to convince local shops that their new high streets planning policy will promote town centres and protect small shops. ACS chief executive James Lowman said: “Ministers have claimed today that the new planning policy is tougher, will promote town centres and protect small shops, but the ...
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ACS warns against licensing upheaval
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has expressed concern over the Conservative Party’s proposals to make sweeping changes to the current alcohol licensing regime. The measures, laid out by Shadow Home Secretary Chris Grayling MP in his speech to the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, could lead to unnecessary cost ...
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ACS urges caution over national ID card
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has urged the government to be cautious over claims that a national ID card would make a “significant difference” to preventing underage sales. ACS chief executive James Lowman said: “Retailers face a tough job preventing underage sales; this is made harder because ...
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NewsACS confirms Forecourt Seminar 2009 agenda
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has confirmed the agenda for its Forecourt Seminar 2009. Speakers include Stewart Samuel, IGD, Tony Evans from Christie + Co, Carol Smith, Ashdene Service Station, Spencer Marshall and Richard Box, both from JTI, Chris Mitchener, Licensing Solutions, Nick Vandervell, UK Petroleum Industry Association, ...
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ACS calls for free vote on tobacco display ban
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the government to give all backbenchers a free vote on whether to introduce a display ban on tobacco. The Association said its comments followed Monday’s Second Reading of the Health Bill in the House of Commons when the Conservative Shadow Health ...
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ACS urges OFGEM to tackle ’bullying’
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has called for Ofgem to go further in tackling ‘bullying’ practices adopted by some energy companies against retailers. ACS chief executive James Lowman said: “Many of our members feel bullied by energy companies. We’re therefore very pleased that Ofgem is recommending the end of ...
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ACS concern over confusing alcohol code
Following the publication by the Home Office of a draft code of practice on alcohol sales, ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores), representing 33,000 convenience stores that would be affected by the code, has urged Home Secretary Jacqui Smith to think carefully about the confusion that these changes ...
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ACS welcomes Brown stance on extra alcohol tax
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed Gordon Brown’s refusal to introduce a minimum unit price for alcohol. Chief Medical Officer Sir Liam Donaldson had previously called upon the government to adopt the measure in a bid to tackle alcohol related harm. He suggested a 50p minimum unit price ...
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ACS victory over tobacco sales fine
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed the government’s decision to withdraw plans to fine shop staff £80 for selling tobacco to under 18s - another measure proposed to be added to the Penalty Notice Disorder (PND). The on-the-spot-fine was due to come into force on 26 January, despite ...
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ACS launches Community Heroes Award 2009
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has launched the Community Heroes Award 2009. Now in its fourth year, the award recognises retailers whoput significant energy, commitment and effort into working for the benefit of their local community.According to the ACS, entries for the awards are encouraged from retailers who ...
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ACS meets minister to discuss financial help for retailers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has held a meeting with Ian Pearson, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform and Economic Secretary to the Treasury, to ask for support for the33,000 local shops that ACS represents during the current economic downturn.The meeting ...
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NewsACS hits out at business rate hike
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has hit out at the government’s decision to increase business rates in April 2009 by 5%. The ACS said the government wrote to Billing Authorities earlier this month informing them of the rise. The rise was calculated on September’s Retail Price Index (RPI) rate, ...
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ACS welcomes government alcohol crackdown
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed plans outlined by the Government yesterday to crack down on irresponsible alcohol misuse.The organisation said ministers had also indicated there would be extra powers for local authorities to act against the minority of premises which do not retail responsibly or who ...
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ACS calls for business rate freeze
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the chancellor to take immediate and decisive action to postpone increases in business rates planned for next year.ACS public affairs director Shane Brennan said: “Retailers are facing a dramatic increase in their rate bill in both 2009 and 2010. Given the ...
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ACS rejects alcohol Code of Practice
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has rejected calls for a Code of Practice for alcohol retailers. Instead it has called for more guidance for local authorities and enforcement agencies to help them use the powers already available to them.ACS chief executive, James Lowman, explained: "The creation of a code ...
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ACS slams government ombudsman delays
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the government to take the lead and instate a Grocery Ombudsman, as recommended by the Competition Commission’s investigation into the Grocery Market.ACS chief executive James Lowman said: “We are seeking support from across the political spectrum in an effort to combat ...
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ACS leads case against tobacco display ban
The Association of Convenience Stores has urged the Government not to press ahead with plans to ban tobacco displays as part of its Future of Tobacco Control Strategy. The focus should instead be on taking action in the areas that are more likely to have a direct impact on youth ...
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ACS and government cook up a healthy plan
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is teaming up with the Department of Health to help convenience stores in deprived areas sell more fruit and vegetables. The project forms part of a government drive to promote healthy eating and tackle rising obesity.The Department of Health will provide £200,000 per year ...
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ACS urges stores to focus on standards
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has responded to the government’s latest consultation on alcohol policy by urging members to focus on practical measures that drive high standards in their shops.ACS chief executive James Lowman said: "Everyone should seek to play their part in changing the drinking culture. To ...