All ACS articles – Page 7
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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).
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NewsACS produces posters for retailers with advice for colleagues on vaccinations
New posters to help retailers communicate national vaccination policies to their colleagues have been launched by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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NewsACS briefs peers on violence in shops in attempt to get tougher sentencing for offenders
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has briefed peers ahead of the second reading of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (PCSC) in the House of Lords, calling for the government to consider amendments which would introduce tougher sentencing for attacks against shopworkers.
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NewsACS welcomes government decision over lottery sales by 16- and 17-year-olds
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed the government’s decision to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to continue selling lottery products, when approved by someone over the age of 18, from October this year.
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NewsGovernment rejects recommendation to make assaulting shopworkers a specific offence
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is renewing its call for creation of a new offence of assaulting a shopworker after the government rejected the recommendation made by the Home Affairs Select Committee.
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NewsNearly half of independent convenience store owners worked every day in past year
Nearly half (49%) of independent convenience store owners have reported that they worked every day over the past year, according to the ACS’ 2021 Local Shop Report, doubling the total from last year (24%).
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NewsScottish first minister unveils plans for new retail strategy
A new retail strategy for Scotland will be a priority for the new Scottish government, the Scottish Parliament has been told.
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NewsE10 becomes standard grade of petrol from today
E10 has become the new standard grade of petrol today, but nearly a quarter of motorists are unaware of the change according to the RAC.
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NewsACS launches guide to promote wellbeing for retailers
New guidance for the convenience sector to provide retailers with practical advice on how to support wellbeing for themselves and their colleagues has been launched by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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NewsSpar managing director Louise Hoste to be chair of ACS
Spar managing director Louise Hoste has been appointed as chair of the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) from November, with award winning independent retailer Ramesh Shingadia continuing in the role of vice chair.