All ACS articles – Page 7
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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.
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NewsBUDGET: ACS welcomes investment incentives
The Association of Convenience Stores has welcomed the Chancellor’s action to support businesses through green investment incentives.
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NewsACS calls for ‘strategic’ rollout of EV charging points
The Association of Convenience Stores is currently calling on Government to ensure that the rollout of EV charging points is conducted strategically.
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NewsACS reiterates call for business rates reform after reports it has been delayed
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has reiterated its calls on the government to make business rates reform a priority after reports that changes have been pushed back beyond the autumn Budget.
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NewsACS calls for measures in Budget to help retailers invest in their businesses
In its submission to the Autumn Budget, the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the government to introduce tax reform measures that will help convenience retailers invest in the future of their business, including the extension of 100% business rate relief to all businesses with a rateable value of under £51,000.
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NewsACS reminds retailers about new allergen law that comes into force today
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is reminding retailers about the new allergen law that comes into force today.
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NewsChancellor urged to take urgent action to protect consumers access to cash
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has signed an open letter to Chancellor Rishi Sunak alongside a group of organisations collectively representing hundreds of thousands of small businesses and millions of consumers urging him to take urgent action to protect access to cash.
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NewsACS welcomes government consultation on flexible working
A new consultation launched by the government on enhancing flexible working rights and making the right to request flexible working a right from the first day of employment, has been welcomed by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).