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Features and analysisJust a week left to fill in the ACS annual colleague survey online and win
Deadline to complete the Association of Convenience Stores’ annual Colleague Survey is a week today
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Features and analysisACS offers retailers advice on upcoming new recycling rules
The ACS is preparing convenience stores for the regulation change coming into force on 31 March
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Features and analysisACS issues disposable vape ban guide and poster for retailers
With barely four months left to prepare for the disposable vape ban, the ACS has released a guide for retailers
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Features and analysisACS responds to ONS figures showing shocking rise in shop theft
The ACS has responded to the publication of the latest crime figures from the Office for National Statistics
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Features and analysisHow a year of legislative changes is weighing down independent retailers
A single-use vape ban, a hike in employee wages and no more volume promotions on High in Fat, Sugar or Salt (HFSS) foods. That’s just a few legislative hurdles independent retailers face in 2025. But what’s the real damage behind shop doors when the government imposes several legislative changes within a year?
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Features and analysisACS’s Rural Shop Report 2025 shows rural retailers provide vital community support
The latest ACS report celebrates what local stores do in smaller, more isolated communities
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Features and analysisDRS takes step forward with legislation implementation
England and Northern Ireland see the legislation for the scheme launched today (27 January), ahead of its introduction in October 2027
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Features and analysisACS launches its Working in Convenience survey – enter to win £100
The Association of Convenience Stores has just launched its survey for retail workers
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Features and analysisACS welcomes Bill to reduce business rates multiplier for retailers
The Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill passed its Third Reading in parliament on yesterday evening
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Features and analysisWelsh Government confirms spring 2026 for new HFSS regulations
The Welsh Government has published its consultation response on draft HFSS regulations
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Features and analysisGovernment pledges to work with convenience sector on employment legislation
The Minister for Employment Rights, Competition and Markets, Justin Madders, has written to the Association of Convenience Stores to acknowledge the challenges faced by the sector
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Features and analysisACS urges Treasury Committee to support multiple payment options
The ACS has given evidence to a Treasury Committee on the acceptance of cash and its current regulations
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BlogLooking for the positives in 2025
ACS chief executive James Lowman looks to the next 12 months and discusses what opportunities there are amongst the challenges
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Features and analysisACS provides evidence for Employment Rights Bill urging Government to avoid unnecessary bureaucracy
ACS provides evidence for Employment Rights Bill urging Government to avoid bureaucracy
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Features and analysisACS needs your feedback on crime in stores
The Association of Convenience Stores has this week called on every retailer to fill in its annual Crime Survey
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Features and analysisACS launches extended vaping guide to help retailers with disposables ban
The guide provides support for retailers with the transition away from disposable vapes ahead of a ban on the products on 1 June 2025
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Features and analysisACS launches new ambassador programme for ‘outstanding retailer supporters’
The trade body has announced its first ever group independent retailer Ambassadors.
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Features and analysisRussell George MS elected as chair of the Cross Party Group on Small Shops in Wales
The Senedd’s Cross Party Group (CPG) on Small Shops held its annual general meeting yesterday, to elect the group’s chair
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Features and analysisVape licensing scheme could limit sales for legitimate retailers due to nearby competitors
The ACS has shared concerns over the Tobacco and Vapes Bill
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Features and analysisLords committee calls for immediate action to tackle shop theft
The ACS welcomes the findings of a new inquiry from the House of Lords Justice and Home Affairs Committee