All ACS articles – Page 7
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Features and analysis
Scottish government publishes new DRS guidance
New guidance on the implementation of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has published by the Scottish Government
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Features and analysis
ACS supports retailers with advice on spotting illegal vapes
The Association of Convenience Stores and Surrey/Bucks Trading Standards highlight what retailers need to look for when it comes to illegal vapes
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Features and analysis
Retailers urged to tackle food waste and plastic consumption
Being more sustainable could result in multiple benefits, according to WRAP
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Features and analysis
Convenience stores play ‘crucial role’ in levelling up agenda
Key figures discussed the importance of the sector at The ACS’s Heart of The Community conference
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Features and analysis
Dean Holborn takes home the Raj Aggarwal Trophy
The Redhill retailer wowed the judges with his inspirational community work
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Opinion
Vaping category causing 'significant concerns for retailers'
The ACS’ James Lowman warns of the growing threat of illicit products and underage sales within the vape category
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Features and analysis
Welsh government proposes ban on sale of plastic bags
The proposed ban is part of a wider environmental Bill to prohibit the sale of single-use plastic items
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Features and analysis
Business energy costs support announced by government
A new government scheme will provide a discount on energy costs for businesses
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Features and analysis
Local Shop Report 2022: Convenience sector resilient despite challenging times
The ACS’s latest report covers convenience stores’ investment, staffing, product mix, technology and service offerings
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Features and analysis
Consistent approach to HFSS legislation urged by ACS
In evidence provided to a Welsh government consultation, the ACS called for consistency with legislation in England
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Dear Jac
What can you do if your energy bills are rising?
Energy costs are top of mind for retailers - who can you contact to help?
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Features and analysis
Government urged to take action on small business energy costs
The ACS estimates that energy price rises will cost the convenience sector £2.5bn this year
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Features and analysis
ACS outlines local shops’ concerns with changes to units of measurement law
The ACS believes that the changes would confuse customers
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Features and analysis
ACS highlights need for a cap on energy costs as retailers near crisis point
The Association of Convenience Stores told Radio 5 Live c-stores are facing an acute emergency
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Features and analysis
Are you ready for HFSS?
HFSS legislation is fast approaching, so the ACS offers up some advice and clarity about the new regulations
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Features and analysis
70% of consumers want investment in local neighbourhood
This was one of the key findings in the ACS’ 2022 Community Barometer report
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Features and analysis
ACS appoints three new directors to board
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has announced that three new directors have joined its board: Darren Nickels (Henderson Technology), Susan Connolly (trading director, Connolly Spar) and Rob George (McColls). ACS chief executive James Lowman said: “We are delighted to welcome these new appointments to the ACS ...
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Features and analysis
Shoplifting rises 21% year-on-year
Incidents of shoplifting have risen 21% in the 12 months to March 2022, according to Office of National Statistics data
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Features and analysis
Convenience sector joins Help for Households campaign
The ACS is supporting the government’s Help for Households campaign, aimed at supporting vulnerable people during the cost of living crisis
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Features and analysis
ACS urges caution on National Minimum Wage increases
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for a cautious approach to any increases in the National Living Wage