All ACS articles
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NewsACS reiterates importance of Town Centre First planning policy
The ACS has responded to a consultation on reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework
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NewsSarah Johnson to leave the ACS after nearly two decades
The Association of Convenience Stores has announced the departure of Sarah Johnson
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NewsACS and more respond to Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement
Chancellor Rachel Reeves gave an update on her plans for the UK’s economy today
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NewsACS warns business rates are holding back investment in local shops
Staffing, store works and the wider community could all suffer as a result of high business rates, ACS warns
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NewsACS calls for cap on card scheme fees amid rising costs for retailers
The ACS responds to the Payment Systems Regulator’s consultation on card scheme and processing fees
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NewsMPs back ACS calls to remove CCTV from business rating list
ACS welcomes recommendations aimed at tackling crime and reducing costs for local shops
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NewsRural c-stores invest £280m despite ‘unique’ trading challenges
Rural convenience stores across the UK invested more than £280m in their businesses last year
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NewsONS shop theft figures show ‘significant gap’ in police recording, says ACS
New ONS data reveals shop theft rose 5% to 519,381 incidents
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NewsRetailers welcome reforms to restore visible neighbourhood policing
Retailers have “strongly welcomed” reforms aimed at restoring visible neighbourhood policing
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NewsLocal shops neglected by Government as rates support confined to pubs
Shops condemn Government’s decision to limit support to pubs as dismissive of their contributions to the economy
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NewsPotential ban on under-18s buying non-alcoholic drinks would have ‘little impact’
Independent retailers say a potential ban on selling no & low alcoholic drinks to under-18s would have minimal impact on business
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NewsNearly 2,400 extra neighbourhood police officers hired in six months
New Home Office figures reveal almost 2,400 additional police officers had been recruited into neightbourhood roles in six months
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NewsACS announces its new chief executive, Ed Woodall
Ed Woodall will replace the outgoing James Lowman as the ACS chief exec
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NewsACS writes to Exchequer Secretary to ask for additional support for retailers
The ACS advises Government that separate rules for pubs and retail on business rates is unworkable
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NewsACS says local shops deserve additional support with business rates
The ACS has called on the Government to act responsibly and go further on business rates support
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NewsACS welcomes news businesses will get transparency on card fees
The ACS responds after a recent announcement from the Payment Systems Regulator
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NewsACS calls for practical approach to implementation of Employment Rights Bill
The ACS urges the Government to take a pragmatic approach to the new Bill
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BlogYear of significant change coming for the convenience sector
ACS chief executive James Lowman warns of the changing business environment that is coming for the convenience sector
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NewsACS ‘disappointed’ as Met chief calls on retailers to ‘step up’ shoplifting efforts
The ACS expresses disappointment at head of Met Police’s comments telling retailers to ‘step up more’ in tackling shop theft
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NewsACS highlights post-election support needed for Welsh local shops
The ACS has outlined what convenience stores in Wales need from the next Welsh Government