All ACS articles – Page 6
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Features and analysisLegislation to reform business rates has First Reading
The new legislation aims to improve the accuracy of business rates bills for local shops
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Features and analysisAlmost half of Scottish retailers unsure about approach to DRS
Research by the ACS has found 47% of retailers in Scotland are unsure about how they will approach DRS
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Features and analysisLocal shops report record levels of theft over last year
New figures from the Association of Convenience Stores have revealed record levels of shop theft being committed against convenience retailers
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Features and analysisLack of energy support in Budget sparks dismay among retail industry
The government’s failure to act on rising energy costs has led to warnings over store closures
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Features and analysis‘Insufficient energy bill support will lead to store closures’ warns ACS
The ACS has warned that up to 7,000 stores could close if the government doesn’t provide further support with energy bills
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Features and analysisAlcohol display restriction plans would cost Scottish c-stores £90 million
ACS claims the proposals are ”tin-eared” to mounting pressures facing retailers
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Features and analysisACS launches Deposit Return Scheme Scotland guidance
DRS is expected to come into force on 16 August in Scotland
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Features and analysis‘Decisive action’ needed on energy bill support
The ACS is calling on the Chancellor to help small businesses with energy bills in the upcoming Budget
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Features and analysisRural shops support urged by ACS
MPs have been asked to support the Rural Shops Pledge
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Features and analysisVickie Howells elected Chair of Cross Party Group on Small Shops
The Cross Party Group on Small Shops ensures that the voice of small shops is heard within the Welsh Parliament
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Features and analysisSlow start to HFSS enforcement by local authorities
Only two local authorities reported carrying out HFSS-specific visits since the legislation was introduced in October
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Features and analysisIndustry bodies slate government’s business energy support package
The ACS claims that the government’s support package is effectively consigning stores to closure
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Features and analysisClarity demanded on business energy bill support
The ACS has called on the government to detail which sectors will receive support when the Energy Bill Relief Scheme ends in March 2023
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Features and analysisImpact of Welsh HFSS legislation discussed by cross-party group
The Welsh government has put forward proposals to introduce HFSS legislation
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Features and analysisLegislation to ban single-use plastic carrier bags introduced in Wales
The legislation will take effect in Autumn 2023
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Features and analysisGovernment disappoints on energy bill support in Autumn Statement
Business rates support praised but lack of energy bill help in the Autumn Statement causes concern amongst retailers
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Features and analysisConsistent approach to HFSS needed - ACS
The Association of Convenience Stores has raised concerns about the introduction of different HFSS rules in Scotland and the impact that they’ll have on retailers
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Features and analysisACS calls for targeted support to tackle illicit tobacco trade
The ACS briefed MPs ahead of a ten minute rule motion on tobacco licensing
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Features and analysisACS urges extension to Energy Bill Relief Scheme
The ACS has warned that shops will be forced to close if they’re not given more support with energy costs