All ACS articles – Page 4
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NewsVikki Howells re-elected chair of Cross-Party Small Shops Group in the Senedd
Vikki Howells MS has been elected as chair of the Cross-Party Small Shops Group in the Welsh Parliament and Russell George MS has been elected as vice chair.
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NewsPRA warns government’s energy support package could threaten UK fuel resilience
The PRA has added its voice to business organisations criticising the government’s revised Energy Bill Discount Scheme, warning it could threaten the fuel resilience of the UK.
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NewsLocal shops will go out of business says ACS as it slams new business energy support package
The government’s energy support package for businesses has been slammed as “inadequate, poorly targeted and ultimately pointless” by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS), as it predicts local shops will disappear in the face of a massive hike in energy costs from April 2023,
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NewsACS urges retailers to write to their MPs about extending energy support scheme
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has again called on the government to clarify which businesses will receive support after March 2023, and is urging retailers to write to their MP highlighting the serious impact of rising energy costs on their businesses.
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NewsACS calls for extension of energy relief scheme for convenience stores beyond March
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has written to the new levelling up minister Dehenna Davison calling for an extension of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme for local shops.
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NewsWelsh government introduces legislation to curb use of single-use plastics
The Welsh government has introduced legislation to ban or restrict the sale and supply of single-use plastics across Wales in an effort to reduce plastic pollution.
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AnalysisCOMMENT: Clamping down on illegal vape sales
One of the fastest-growing categories in the convenience sector is the e-cigarette or vaping market.
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NewsACS launches guidance for retailers on Scotland’s deposit return scheme
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has launched a new explainer video and briefing, providing a comprehensive explanation of Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS).
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NewsPRA welcomes fuel duty freeze and business rates support announced in Autumn Budget
The PRA has welcomed a number of measures that were announced in the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget on Thursday.
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NewsACS 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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NewsACS 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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NewsNational 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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NewsTwo 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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NewsACS 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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NewsGovernment 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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NewsScottish 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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NewsHFSS 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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NewsPRA 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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NewsWelsh 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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NewsACS 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.