All ACS articles – Page 7
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NewsReport reaffirms links between Covid-19 pandemic and violence against retailers
The link between the Covid-19 pandemic and crimes committed against retailers has been reaffirmed by official figures published today by the Home Office.
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NewsMembers of Senedd meet to raise awareness of violence against Welsh retail staff
The Cross Party Group on Small Shops in the Welsh Parliament has met to raise awareness across the Senedd about the extent and impact of violence and abuse faced by shopworkers.
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NewsACS provides advice to retailers on responding to war in Ukraine
The Association of Convenience Store (ACS) has created a simple summary which helps retailers understand what they can do when responding to the war in Ukraine.
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NewsConvenience stores make record investment in crime prevention measures
The UK’s local shops have invested a record £246m in crime prevention measures over the last year, aiming to tackle the crimes they experience such as theft and robberies, as well as verbal and physical abuse.
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NewsACS calls on Chancellor to extend business rate relief in Spring Statement
The government has been urged to extend the current business rate relief scheme by at least another 12 months by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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NewsACS urges the government to honour its commitment to business rates reform
The government has been urged to honour its commitment to business rates reform by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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NewsGovernment department praises ACS advice in Wellbeing Guide
An ACS publication providing guidance for retailers has been praised in an annual government report.
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NewsACS launches guide to restrictions covering high fat, salt, sugar (HFSS) products
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has launched a guide for retailers to help them untangle the complexity of upcoming regulations restricting high fat, salt, sugar (HFSS) products in stores.
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NewsACS welcomes commitments on crime and connectivity in levelling up white paper
The Association of the Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed commitments to tackle crime in communities and boost connectivity in rural areas in the government’s levelling up white paper.
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NewsACS calls for greater government support for rural convenience stores
Greater Government support for rural convenience stores has been called for by the Association of Convenience Stores, as it publishes its latest report on the sector, which highlights the vital contribution that these businesses make to the economy and their local communities.
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NewsACS launches campaign to promote awareness of Challenge25
A campaign to boost awareness of Challenge25 among consumers and support colleagues in local shops selling age restricted products has been launched by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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NewsACS hails contribution made by colleagues in its 2022 Welsh Local Shop Report
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has hailed the contribution to their communities made by colleagues working in convenience stores across Wales as part of the launch of its 2022 Welsh Local Shop Report.
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NewsACS launches group to act as support network for women running independent c-stores
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has launched a new group which aims to act as a support network for women running independent convenience stores.
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NewsVikki Howells MS elected chair of the Cross Party Group on Small Shops in Welsh Parliament
Vikki Howells MS has been elected as the chair of the Cross Party Group on Small Shops, re-established for the sixth term of the Welsh Parliament.
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NewsACS urges retailers to take part in crime survey
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is calling on retailers to share their experiences of retail crime over the past 12 months for the ACS Crime Report.
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NewsTougher sentences for attacking a shopworker in the pipeline
Policing minister Kit Malthouse has announced that the government will act to introduce tougher sentences for attacking a shopworker.
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NewsRetailers urge shoppers to #ShopKind in the run-up to Christmas
Retailers are urging shoppers to #ShopKind when they visit stores this Christmas, as new polling reveals that over one third of shoppers (38%) have witnessed violence and abuse against shopworkers.
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NewsACS slams government over failure to protect shopworkers from violence
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has criticised the government’s failure to take action to introduce tougher sentences for violence against shopworkers.
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NewsHFSS regulations could cost retailers tens of thousands of pounds to implement
Adapting to new regulations due to come into force next year could cost retailers tens of thousands of pounds the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has warned, and uncertainty surrounding the rules could escalate these costs further.
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NewsACS signs up to London-based Women’s Safety Night Charter
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has signed up to the Women’s Safety Night Charter, reflecting local shops’ commitment to ensuring the safety of people entering their stores.