All ACS articles
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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
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NewsConvenience stores revealed as one of the top three essentials on our high streets
Latest barometer survey from the ACS highlights convenience stores as essential for many reasons
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NewsACS urges LPC to consider a 'cautious approach' on future wage hikes
The ACS has responded to the Low Pay Commision’s consultation for the next wage recommendations
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NewsFSA issues new advice on slush drinks and children, and ACS responds
Certain slush drinks should not be served to under-10s, FSA advises
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NewsACS and USDAW write to police urging more efforts on retail crime
ACS warns police leaders that plans to deprioritise shop theft will bolster criminal gangs