All ACS articles – Page 9
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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.
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NewsACS Encourages local shops to get involved in ‘Loneliness Awareness Week’
Loneliness Awareness Week is taking place between June 14-18, and the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) believes local convenience stores should get involved.
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NewsSmall businesses exempted from labelling takeaway food with its calorie content
An exemption for small businesses, which means they will not have to label takeaway food with the number of calories it contains, has been welcomed by the Association of Convenience Stores.
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NewsACS calls for support for local retailers to adapt to tighter energy efficiency targets
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has urged the government to ensure that local shops are supported in the move to meet proposed minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES).
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NewsACS welcomes new Bill aimed at maintaining fuel supply in the event of disruption
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed the publication of a new Bill aimed at maintaining fuel supply to customers in the event of disruption.
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NewsGovernment urged to come clean on how take-back scheme for disposable cups will affect small stores
The government is being urged to explain how a take-back scheme for disposable cups will impact small stores.
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NewsACS welcomes Ofgem proposals to give small energy customers more protection
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed the publication of a new consultation from the energy regulator Ofgem on changes to the way that energy suppliers engage with microbusiness customers.
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NewsACS welcomes MPs recommendations on introduction of deposit return scheme
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed a new report from the Environmental Audit Committee of MPs on the introduction of a deposit return scheme, which recognised a number of challenges faced by small retailers.