All ACS articles
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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
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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