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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 ...
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NewsACS to launch car wash action group
A new group which will tackle the threats surrounding the traditional car wash industry is to be launched this month by the Association of Convenience Stores, Forecourt Trader has learned.Fighting on behalf of responsible car wash operators, its main challenges will be the threat from illegal car ...
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Curb rogue washers says ACS
Greater enforcement of existing car wash regulations is being demanded of the government by the Association of Convenience Stores. Chief executive, James Lowman, said: "There needs to be greater enforcement against rogue operators who regularly flout environmental and health and safety laws."His comments follow the huge growth of unregulated hand ...
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ACS ’relieved’ at ECJ duty ruling
Following the European Court of Justice’s announcement ruling against allowing consumers to buy alcohol and cigarettes at lower duties from other countries, the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed this decision but called for the Government to act on the UK’s unsustainable duty rates policy. The ECJ ruled that ...
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ACS names new chief executive
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has announced the appointment of James Lowman as chief executive. He will take up his new appointment on November 1st, taking over from retiring chief executive David Rae.Lowman, 31, who will leave his current role as director of public affairs, joined the ACS in ...
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ACS wants to hear your views
Forecourt retailers are being urged to voice their concerns about rising employment costs, as the government prepares to introduce a number of employee-friendly measures.The Association of Convenience Stores is running a campaign focusing on the potential impact of extending paid holidays, introducing compulsory employer pension contributions and any ...
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NewsACS challenges water restrictions
Drought Orders could have a devastating impact on forecourt businesses unless there is some dispensation made for car washes, says the Association of Convenience Stores, which is arguing the case against Thames Water on behalf of retailers. The water company has applied for a Drought Order covering London and ...
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ACS chief to retire
David Rae is to retire as chief executive of the Association of Convenience Stores by the end of 2006, after five years at the helm. The search for a replacement will begin following a board meeting on 16 May.Rae has recently steered ACS to success in winning an interim OFT ...