All ACS articles – Page 4
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ACS updates guidance on selling vapes in response to upsurge in illicit products
ACS has updated its Assured Advice guide on selling vapes, to help retailers to tackle a huge rise in illicit products on shelves.
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ACS says new guidance on Scottish DRS scheme makes it much more workable
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed new guidance from the Scottish Government on its Deposit Return Scheme which it says makes it much more workable and cost effective.
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National Business Crime Centre launches training vidoes to help protect shop staff
A series of training videos to support and protect colleagues working in the retail sector have been launched by the National Business Crime Centre (NBCC).
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Two hundred retailers attend Westminster conference organised by ACS
Two hundred retailers gathered in Westminster on Tuesday October 18 to hear from policymakers, political commentators, and local decision makers at the Heart of the Community conference organised by ACS.
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ACS report highlights high level of investment in sites by owners of forecourts
The high level of investment by forecourt owners in their businesses has been highlighted by the 2022 Forecourt Report, published today by the Association of Convenience Stores.
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Government extends eligibility for businesses to benefit from Energy Bill Relief Scheme
The government has announced updates to the Energy Bill Relief Scheme, increasing the eligibility criteria for businesses to benefit from the scheme.
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Scottish Grocers’ Federation report highlights members’ contribution to economy
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has published its annual spotlight on the retail market in Scotland, highlighting the vital service its members provide to their communities and the wider economy.
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HFSS location restrictions imposed from Saturday October 1 despite calls for delay
The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that the location restrictions on high fat, salt and sugar products (HFSS) will come into force on Saturday 1 October despite calls from the industry to delay implementation.
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PRA warns mini Budget may not be enough to offset harm caused by energy price hikes
The PRA has welcomed some aspects of the mini Budget delivered today, but warned it may not be enough to offset the harm caused to the forecourt sector by rising energy prices.
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Welsh government introduces bill to ban or restrict sale of some single use plastics
The Welsh government has introduced a bill which bans or restricts the sale of some of the most commonly littered single-use plastics in Wales, including a ban on plastic bags which are currently subject to a 5p charge.
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ACS calls for extension to business rates relief in chancellor’s mini budget
The Association of convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the government to introduce a targeted package of measures to support local shops.
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PRA welcomes energy bill relief but calls for longer-term deal for forecourts
The PRA has welcomed new measures to help businesses cope with rising energy bills, but has called for a longer-term deal for forecourts.
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ACS highlights contribution to UK life in 2022 Local Shop Report
A newly published report reveals the enormous contribution that convenience stores in the UK make to people’s lives, according to the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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PRA and ACS welcome new PM’s plans to help businesses and households through energy-cost crisis
The Government’s support plans to help both businesses and households cope with the rising costs of energy have been welcomed by the Association of Convenience Stores.
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ACS primes MPs on involvement of local store as they debate Healthy Start Scheme
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has briefed MPs on the important role that local shops play in ensuring that their communities have access to healthy foods ahead of a Westminster Hall debate on the Healthy Start Scheme.
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ACS urges Welsh government to exempt small stores from HFSS placement rules
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has responded to the Welsh Government consultation on introducing restrictions on high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) products highlighting the impact on retailers and need for a consistent regulatory approach across the UK.
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ACS calls on Chancellor for emergency action to deal with rocketing cost of energy
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has written to the Chancellor calling on the government to take emergency action to deal with the spiralling cost of energy.
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ACS highlights drawbacks of proposal to reintroduce imperial measures
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has responded to a consultation reviewing the current law on selling in imperial and metric units, highlighting issues that a move to dual pricing would have on businesses, consumers and the wider community.
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Welsh government planning to ban plastic bags
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has expressed concern after the Welsh government announced plans to ban plastic bags which are currently subject to a 5p charge.
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ACS calls for government’s levelling up policy to prioritise support for local shops
Government policy on levelling up and supporting businesses is out of step with public opinion, according to the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).