All ACS articles – Page 2
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Features and analysisACS urges retailers to prioritise safety following increase in violence and looting
ACS chief executive James Lowman told Convenience Store that it’s particularly important to get colleagues away before any violence unfolds
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Features and analysisWhat support is available for riot-damaged stores?
In response to the devastating scenes of violence over the past week, Convenience Store has gathered a list of support and resources available for retailers
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Features and analysisACS welcomes statement on cash availability in local communities
The Association of Convenience Stores has welcomed the latest statement from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on the importance of access to cash in communities
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Features and analysisConvenience stores key to promoting local growth
New research from the ACS has highlighted the importance of the sector in local communities
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Features and analysisRetailers urged to engage with new MPs by the ACS
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on retailers to use the election result as an opportunity to engage with their MPs
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Features and analysisAman Uppal on why attending industry events is key to sales success
Aman Uppal explains how attending industry events can help improve your offering
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Features and analysisWelsh Government publishes details of HFSS restrictions
The draft regulations outline how the Welsh Government intends to restrict the promotion and location of HFSS products in stores
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Features and analysisTrading Standards needs budget boost to tackle illegal vape sellers
An analysis commissioned by the ACS found that the Trading Standards needs a significant funding injection of £168,340,000 over five years if it is to fully enforce vape legislation across the UK
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Features and analysisMore illicit tobacco enforcement urged by ACS
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the next government to improve enforcement against the illicit tobacco trade
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Features and analysisScottish Government acknowledges enforcement in response to single-use vape consultation
It comes as the Scottish Government has published its response to the consultation on details surrounding the introduction of a ban on disposable vaping products
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Features and analysisRole of c-stores as an employer highlighted by new research
In its evidence to the Low Pay Commission, the ACS has highlighted the importance of convenience stores as a source of ememployment
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Features and analysisRetailers advised to engage with MP candidates ahead of election
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is calling on retailers to invite candidates to visit local shops ahead of next month’s general election
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Features and analysisACS issues warning over cost of Scottish HFSS legislation
The cost of adapting a store to comply with the proposed regulations is estimated to be on average around £13,000 per site
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Features and analysisACS welcomes amendments on bill to protect shop workers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill that would make assaulting a shopworker a more serious offence
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Features and analysisRetailers encouraged to diversify recruitment
A new report suggests that retailers can contribute to a more diverse and inclusive workforce by explanding their recruitment horizons
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Features and analysisTrading Standards ‘needs extra £140m to tackle illicit vaping market’
The Association of Convenience Stores has called on the government to provide Trading Standards in England with additional funds
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Features and analysisShoplifting rises 37% Office of National Statistics reveals
The latest figures are the highest in recorded history
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Features and analysisRetail industry shares crime evidence with Home Affairs Select Committee
The Home Affairs Select Committee is taking evidence from the retail sector and police forces as part of its inquiry into violence and abuse against retail workers
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Features and analysisMeasures to protect shopworkers from crime unveiled by Prime Minister
The Prime Minister hopes to send “a message” to those committing crimes against retailers
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Features and analysisRamesh and Nirmala Shingadia honoured with Freedom of the Parish award
Sussex retailers Ramesh and Nirmala Shingadia have been awarded the Freedom of the Parish by Southwater Parish Council in recognition of their 40 years of exceptional contributions to the community