All ACS articles
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NewsACS calls for business rate reform in Autumn Budget
The ACS has submitted evidence to the Treasury ahead of the Autumn Budget on 26 November
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NewsLicensing scheme proposals cautiously welcomed by industry
The industry has largely welcomed plans for a licensing scheme for retailers as part of the proposed Tobacco and Vapes Bill
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NewsGovernment called on to support Post Office stores
The Association of Convenience Stores has called on the government to support local shops that host the majority of UK Post Offices, warning their future depends on the viability of convenience stores
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NewsMidcounties Co-op boss named ACS chair succeeding Ramesh Shingadia
ACS appoints Phil Ponsonby as next chair and award-winning Spar retailer Susan Connolly as vice chair
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NewsEmployment Rights Bill gets a step closer
The Employment Rights Bill will today return to the House of Commons
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NewsACS urges government to consider Employment Rights Bill amendments
The ACS calls on the government to make the Employment Rights Bill more practical for local retailers
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NewsGovernment’s progress on business rates reform pre-Budget welcomed
The ACS, BRC and more cautiously welcome the Government’s interim report on business rates
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NewsACS urges Chancellor to reform business rates ahead of Autumn Budget
The ACS has written to Rachel Reeves requesting urgent changes to help local shops invest in their long-term sustainability
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News‘We are criminalising poverty’: Green Party’s new leader challenges shoplifting crackdown
Newly-elected Green Party leader suggests imprisonment is not the solution for those stealing out of poverty, and leading retailers agree
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NewsCEO James Lowman to leave ACS after nearly three decades
ACS chief executive James Lowman will step down in early 2026 after serving the organisation for almost three decades
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NewsACS outlines impact of retail crime to Select Committee on small businesses
The ACS has been giving evidence to the Government about the impact of retail crime
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Features and analysisNatalie Lightfoot crowned winner of Raj Aggarwal trophy
Natalie Lightfoot was recognised for her commitment to community initiatives
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NewsJob and investment warning issued to convenience sector
Convenience stores hit with both rising costs and reduced spending could face a drop in jobs, investment and sales, according to the latest Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) Local Shop Report
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NewsACS urges retailers to write to their MPs in business rates campaign
The Association of Convenience Stores has launched a new campaign urging retailers to contact their MPs ahead of the Autumn Budget to push for reforms to the business rates system
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NewsShop theft in England and Wales grows 20%, highest on record
Shop theft in England and Wales soared 20% last year, topping 530,643 offences compared to 444,022 the previous year
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NewsACS outlines ‘difficult decisions’ being made by retailers after employment cost rises
The ACS has highlighted the impact rising costs are already having on local shops
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NewsFSA issues toolkit to help retailers with quickly evolving slush drinks policy
The FSA has launched a campaign to help retailers communicate the recommended age restrictions on slushes
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NewsACS publishes new guide on store signs for convenience retailers
The Association of Convenience Stores has published a new guide to signs for retailers
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Features and analysisACS reveals Raj Aggarwal Trophy 2025 finalists
The ACS has announced the finalists for this trophy, highlighting retailers demonstrating exceptional community retailing
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NewsGovernment provides clarity on HFSS volume promotions
Comments in Labour’s 10-Year Health Plan sparked confusion over the future of HFSS restrictions