All ACS articles – Page 10
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Features and analysisBusiness rates overhaul demanded for retailers
The ACS has called on the government to change the business rates system to help encourage investment.
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Features and analysisUSDAW condemns abuse against forecourt staff
Workers’ union USDAW has called on consumers to show respect to forecourt staff and not direct abuse towards them during the ongoing fuel crisis.
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Features and analysisACS calls for government to protect access to cash
The Association of Convenience Stores is pushing for ATMs to be protected
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Features and analysisACS launches new vaccine policy posters for local shops
The downloadable posters encourage colleagues to take up their opportunity to have their flu and Covid-19 vaccinations.
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Features and analysisACS calls for greater protection of shopworkers
The ACS briefed Peers before the Second Reading of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill in the House of Lords.
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Features and analysisLast chance to win the Raj Aggarwal Trophy
Retailers have until Monday 13 September to submit entries for the Raj Aggarwal Trophy.
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Features and analysisHalf of retailers haven’t taken a day off in a year
Research from the ACS found that more retailers are working every day without a break.
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Features and analysisLouise Hoste announced as new chair of the ACS
Hoste will succeed Debbie Robinson as chair of the ACS.
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Features and analysisCall made for simpler business rates appeals process
The ACS believes that a streamlined business rates appeals process would free up funds for investment in the sector.
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Features and analysisScottish progress on workers’ protection prompts government plea
The government has been called on to introduce legislation to protect retail staff similar to that in Scotland.
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Features and analysisACS launches HFSS operations survey
Feedback from retailers and suppliers on HFSS is being by the ACS
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Features and analysisAction needed to take on repeat offenders against retail staff
The retail industry has called on the government to carry out action on tackling repeat offending.
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Features and analysisGovernment criticised for retail staff exclusion from self-isolation changes
The government has come under fire for not including shop workers in changes to self-isolation guidelines.
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Features and analysisMore time needed for retailers to make HFSS changes
The planned HFSS restrictions have been delayed to October 2022 however that is still not enough time, insists ACS.
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Features and analysisClarity needed on relaxation of Covid-19 measures
Confusion over the relaxation of measures has led to frustration for the retail sector.
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Features and analysisGovernment to extend HGV drivers’ hours in a bid to ease supply chain pressures
HGV drivers’ hours will be temporarily extended from 12 July until 8 August.
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Features and analysisIndustry backlash as MPs vote against Policing Bill amendment to protect retail workers
The government’s decision to vote down of an amendment to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill that would have made attacking a retail worker a separate offence has been criticised by the industry.
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Features and analysisBusiness rates revaluations changes proposed by government
A new consultation has been launched by the government on moving business rates revaluations from every five years to three.
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Features and analysisHFSS advertising ban details revealed by government
Details of advertising restriction on HFSS products have been unveiled but no information given on store restrictions.
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Features and analysisMPs urged to create new offence for assaulting shop workers
The ACS has demanded that those who attack retail workers face tougher penalties.