All ACS articles
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NewsExchange For Change reveals expanded DRS exemptions and £60m grant funding
Exchange For Change has confirmed more details surrounding the support available for independent retailers ahead of the deposit return scheme’s October 2027 launch, including enhanced exemption criteria and £60m in grant funding
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NewsLorraine Hendle to step down from William Reed after 27 years
Lorraine Hendle is stepping down as managing director of UK Brands at William Reed in August after 27 years with the business
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NewsACS launches campaign to crack down on rogue traders
The Association of Convenience Stores has launched its ‘Stop Rogue Traders’ campaign, calling for stronger sanctions and additional funding to combat illicit trade
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NewsACS warns flexibility proposals risk adding retail costs
The Association of Convenience Stores has warned that proposed changes to employment flexibility could add further costs and complexity to retailers already facing pressure from higher business taxes and increased regulation.
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NewsTrade body responds to rumours of a price cap on essential supermarket foods
The ACS has responded to news this week the Government might consider a cap on prices in supermarkets
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NewsLocal shops and more welcome extra protections detailed in King’s Speech
Trade bodies have reacted positively to new bills announced today by King Charles
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NewsACS promotes from within for two newly created roles
The ACS has created two new roles for some longstanding team members
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NewsCrime & Policing Bill becomes law after Royal Assent granted
A host of new measures will now become enshrined in law to better protect stores and workers
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Features and analysisGlasgow’s first ever Go Local store opens its doors
Glasgow now has its first Go Local led by experienced retailer Nathalie Fullerton
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NewsTrade bodies renew calls for transparency in energy market for small businesses
Trade bodies including the ACS have again called for more transparency when it comes to energy costs
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NewsBusiness costs and rising crime top of agenda for new ACS chief executive
New ACS chief executive Ed Woodall has outlined his priorities for the trade body as the convenience sector faces mounting challenges including rising costs, crime and rogue traders
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NewsFuture of convenience debated at expert-led ACS conference panels
Today’s ACS conference unveiled big name speakers offering insights for retailers
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NewsNew ACS chief executive highlights challenges to convenience stores
New ACS chief executive Ed Woodall issued a rallying cry to ACS members
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NewsACS and more react to Welsh government’s failure to appoint DMO for Deposit Return Scheme
The Welsh government has still not appointed a Deposit Management Organisation for its new DRS
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NewsGovernment reports a surge in neighbourhood police in communities fighting crime
Government meets target to put over 3,000 additional neighbourhood police into roles
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NewsACS highlights pressure on stores from rising employment costs
The ACS details the pressure on stores from rising employment costs to the Low Pay Commission
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NewsACS reiterates need for more support on stamping out black market products
MPs, retailers and industry groups have written to the Government, calling for action to tackle the UK’s black market
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NewsACS welcomes permitted development rights for DRS reverse vending machines
ACS welcomes amendments that will allow new machines to be installed without full planning permission
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NewsACS launches Decline09 tobacco age verification campaign
The Association of Convenience Stores has launched a new awareness campaign to help retailers prepare for incoming age verification rules that will ban tobacco sales to anyone born in 2009 or later
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NewsCost of retail crime soars to £354m despite fall in shop theft incidents, ACS finds
Shop theft has declined following record investment in security measures, but the cost of crime continues to rise