All ACS articles – Page 33
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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 ...
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ACS welcomes MP debate on supermarkets
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed the call for an MP debate on the future of supermarkets. Conservative MP Mark Field called for the Westminster Hall debate following criticism of the Competition Commission’s final report and recommendations on the grocery market. He and other MPs have said that ...
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Innovation the key at ACS Summit ’08
Community, environment and innovation were the three key themes at last month’s Summit, the annual conference organised by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS). Chaired by TV presenter John Stapleton, the Summit attracted its biggest audience ever with 400 delegates, including some of the industry’s key players,retailers and suppliers.Kicking off ...
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ACS calls independents
A key event in the independent retail calendar, the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) Annual Summit, is coming up on April 24, and is set to be the most inspirational yet.Focusing on three key themes - innovation, environment and community - the Summit will be chaired by TV presenter John ...
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NewsGrocery inquiry remedies are too timid, says ACS
Following a lengthy inquiry the Competition Commission’s findings do not go anywhere near far enough to address the problems faced by retailers and consumers in the UK grocery market, according to James Lowman, chief executive of the Association of Convenience Stores. The Commission’sprovisional decision on remedies, announced on Friday (February ...
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ACS welcomes move to tackle underage drinkers
The Home Secretary’s intention for the police to do more about tackling underage drinking in public places has been welcomed by the Association of Convenience Stores. The Minister outlined plans for a centrally funded alcohol confiscation campaign over the period of school half term. The Minister also signalled her intention ...
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ACS calls for action on supermarket planning laws
Three quarters of the public are opposed to any changes in UK planning law that would make it easier to build out-of-town supermarkets. The figure comes from a survey carried out by GFK-NOP on behalf of the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS). The poll also found that choice was top ...
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Somerfield up for sale is blow to consumers says ACS
News that Somerfield is up for sale is a “major blow to consumer interests”, according to James Lowman, chief executive of the Association of Convenience Stores. The sale of the £2.5 billion group is the latest major step in the consolidation of the grocery market, and speculation suggests that bidders ...
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Esso ’On the Run’ joins ACS
Esso has joined the Association of Convenience Stores with its On the Run convenience format. Since launching On the Run in the UK Esso will have over 90 stores by the end of 2007. James Lowman, chief executive, said: “I am delighted that Esso has joined ACS with its On ...
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UKPIA backs APACS campaign
The UK Petroleum Industry Association has announced a week-long card fraud prevention campaign in conjunction with APACS, the UK payments association. The week-long campaign, which started on November 5, was designed to act as a reminder for customers to keep their cards and PINs safe and secure at all times.During ...
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Jonathan James is ACS vice chairman
Former Forecourt Trader of the Year winner Jonathan James – who operates three BP forecourts and two Budgens supermarkets in Cambridgeshire – has been elected vice chairman of the Association of Convenience Stores, alongside Spar UK managing director Jerry Marwood who has been elected chairman.James said: “I am honoured to ...
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Log on to new ACS website
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has a new website and logo designed to affirm its position as ’the voice of local shops’.The new website (www.acs.org.uk) has new content delivered via simpler navigation. Visitors are invited to select how they would like to use the website - ...
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ACS warns tobacco licensing will lead to more red tape
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has slammed calls to license tobacco products.ACS chief executive James Lowman said the proposal by the British Medical Association’s (BMA) Scottish Council to introduce the system would result in more red tape.“Introducing a positive licensing system for tobacco would be a disproportionate and costly ...
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ACS slams ’dodgy’ comments
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has written to the Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith, about her comments blaming ’dodgy off licences’ for under-age drinking problems.ACS chief executive, James Lowman, explained: "The c-store sector has worked very hard to prevent young people buying alcohol illegally. The Home Secretary’s comments will ...