All ACS articles – Page 3
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Features and analysisWelsh retailers pour £48m into store investments
The ACS has published its Welsh Local Shop Report 2024
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Features and analysisGovernment’s vape ban plans come under fire
The government’s plans for the ban on disposable vapes have been heavily criticised by the retail industry
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OpinionWhat can we learn from Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme?
The ACS’ Ed Woodall examines the Deposit Return Scheme that was recently introduced in the Republic of Ireland
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Features and analysisScottish HFSS rules set to be tougher than England’s
The sale and display of foods High in Fat, Sugar or Salt (HFSS) will face additional restrictions regarding pricing and location
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Features and analysisConvenience Leadership Programme open for 2024 entries
Taking place at the University of Surrey, the course is designed for area managers, buying teams, independent retailers, sales and market research specialists
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Features and analysisACS welcomes FCA’s proposals to require banks to improve cash access
It has also repeated its calls for a review of interchange fees.
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Features and analysisNew report highlights importance of rural shops to isolated communities
The ACS has published its 2024 Rural Shop Report showcasing the vital role played by the country’s 17,986 rural shops
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Features and analysisWhat vape recycling services do I have to offer to customers?
New guidance for retailers on how to provide a vape recycling service has been published by the Association of Convenience Stores
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Features and analysisACS calls on Jeremy Hunt for support with costs ahead of Budget
The trade body has highlighted local shops’ need for stability
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Features and analysisNew retail crime strategy developed by Thames Valley Police
A new strategy to tackle retail crime has been developed through a partnership between retailers, business groups and Thames Valley Police
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Features and analysisPCCs urged to prioritise retail crime
Police and Crime Commissioners have been called on to prioritise shop theft as they outline plans to tackle crime in their local areas
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Features and analysisACS calls for retailers to share experiences of crime
The ACS is calling on convenience retailers to take part in the 2024 Crime Survey and share their experiences of retail crime over the past 12 months
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OpinionRetail to get caught up in political battleground
Issues affecting the retail sector will play a key part in the next General Election, according to the ACS’ James Lowman
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Features and analysisProposals to offer energy support to more small businesses welcomed
The government has proposed that more small businesses could gain access to specialist support for disputes with their energy supplier
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Features and analysisConvenience sector gets behind national Be Vape Vigilant campaign
Responsible retailers can display posters in store encouraging customers to report rogue traders
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Features and analysisACS flags up concerns over generational tobacco ban
The Association of Convenience Stores has warned that a ban could potentially fuel the illicit trade
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Features and analysisOver 15,000 Free to Use ATMs disappear in five years
The ACS has called on the government to review the interchange fee for ATMs
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Features and analysisAutumn Statement business rates extensions welcomed by retail sector
The retail sector welcomed the extension of business rates support
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Features and analysisBusiness rates support is crucial for the future of Britain’s high streets
Retail, hospitality and leisure organisations have called on the Chancellor to continue business rates support
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Features and analysisStrong enforcement demanded for proposed vaping regulations
Leading experts shared their thoughts at the UKVIA Forum