All ACS articles – Page 9
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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.
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NewsGovernment unveils plans for harsher penalties to tackle tobacco duty evasion
Government plans to introduce harsher penalties to tackle tobacco duty evasion have been welcomed by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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NewsACS calls for local shops to be given better access to finance to invest in their businesses
A call for local shops to be given better access to finance to invest in their businesses has been made by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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NewsACS chief executive gives evidence to Low Pay Commission on impact of rising wages
Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) chief executive James Lowman has given oral evidence to the Low Pay Commission (LPC) highlighting the impact of the tightening labour market and rising wage rates have on convenience retailers.
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NewsACS issues advice for retailers whose staff are “pinged” by Covid app
Advice on practical steps for retailers to take to avoid major disruption to their businesses as a result of notifications to isolate from the Covid-19 app has been published by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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NewsACS commits to keep up support for local shops offering healthy options
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has committed to continuing to support local shops in offering healthy options to customers and communities across the UK.
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NewsConsultation launched on changing the regulations for selling National Lottery tickets
A consultation on changing the regulations for selling National Lottery tickets has been launched by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).
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NewsControls on the sale of tobacco are set to tighten in just over a week’s time
Controls on the sale of tobacco are set to tighten in just over a week’s time as the UK track and trace system becomes fully operational.
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NewsACS urges Government to bring forward the change in self-isolation rules
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has written to business minister Paul Scully urging the Government to bring forward the change in self-isolation rules.
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NewsACS slams MPs’ vote against introduction of new offence for attacking shop workers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has criticised MPs’ decision to vote down the introduction of a new clause in the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill that would have made attacking a retail worker a separate offence.
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NewsACS backs MPs’ call for new Employment Bill
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed a new report from the Work and Pensions Committee, urging the Government bring forward the Employment Bill to enhance the rights of workers in the low-paid and gig economy.
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NewsACS welcomes Home Affairs Committee report calling for urgent action to tackle retailer abuse
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed a new report from the Home Affairs Committee on violence and abuse towards retail workers, which urges the Government to do more to protect people working in local shops.
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NewsACS welcomes exemptions for smaller businesses from new advertising rules
ACS has welcomed exemptions for smaller businesses in new restrictions on the advertising of products containing high levels of fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) announced by the government.
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NewsACS calls for cautious approach to increasing minimum wage rates
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is calling for a cautious approach to increasing the National Living Wage (NLW) and other statutory minimum wage rates in 2022/23 to allow the labour market and economy to recover from the impact of the pandemic.