All ACS articles – Page 8
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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.
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NewsACS urges Scottish retailers to sign up with deposit return scheme administrator
ACS is encouraging convenience retailers operating in Scotland to sign up with Circularity Scotland to stay up to date with information surrounding the introduction of a deposit return scheme.
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NewsScottish Parliament makes an attack on a shop worker a specific offence
Retail trade associations have welcomed the introduction of a new law in Scotland making verbal or physical attacks on anyone working in a retail store a specific offence.
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NewsACS welcomes proposal for three-yearly revaluations for business rates
ACS has responded to a Treasury consultation on business rates, welcoming the proposed move to more frequent revaluations and using the business rates system to better incentivise investment.
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NewsOnline initiative launched to help smaller retailers to cut their carbon footprint
The UK’s Retail Sector Council (RSC) has launched a national online initiative to help small independent retailers cut their carbon footprint and become more environmentally friendly.
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NewsACS welcomes proposal to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to continue selling lottery products
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed government proposals to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to continue selling lottery products after new age restrictions come into force in October this year.
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NewsACS puts out reminder to forecourt owners about the introduction of E10 petrol
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is reminding forecourt owners there are just three weeks to go until the rollout of the E10 fuel grade, which is being introduced as part of the government’s Transportation Decarbonisation Plan.
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NewsReport highlights importance of convenience stores to local communities
A new report has found that convenience stores, pharmacies and post offices are the services that have the most positive impact in local communities.
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NewsEnglish and Scottish authorities urged to follow Welsh relaxation of Covid isolation rules
English and Scottish authorities are being urged to follow the example of the Welsh Government which has brought forward a relaxation of self-isolation rules.
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NewsACS carries out survey to assess likely impact of HFSS regulations
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has launched a survey to help retailers and suppliers operating in the convenience sector understand how businesses intend to respond to upcoming regulations on high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) products.
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NewsACS calls for government to match its big talk with strong action over retail crime
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for the government’s new plan for cutting crime and tackling the underlying causes of repeat offending, to translate into real action for people operating and working in shops across the country that are repeatedly the victims of crime.
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NewsDelay for implementation of new HFSS regulations welcomed by trade associations
The Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) has welcomed the government’s decision to delay new legislation restricting the placement and promotion of high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) products within shops until October 2022.