All ACS articles
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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
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NewsACS welcomes news HFSS regulations in Scotland are to align with England
The ACS welcomes news the incoming regulations on products high in fat, salt or sugar will tally with rest of the UK
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NewsMore resources needed to enforce disposable vape ban
The ACS has called for more support for Trading Standards to help them enforce the disposable vape ban
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PodcastSpeaking Out: Female retailers who are breaking barriers The Convenience Mix Podcast
The Convenience Mix speaks to leading female retailers about how they have been treated in the sector and what support they’d like to see to ensure equality
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Features and analysisRaj Aggarwal Golf & Family Day 2025 raises £24,500 for Boparan Trust
The industry came together last week for the annual vibrant event honouring the legacy of Raj Aggarwal
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Features and analysisUnsure how to respond if your store is a victim of robbery? The ACS can help…
The ACS has issued a guide on what to do if your store is the victim of robbers
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Features and analysisHighlights from the ACS 30th anniversary event
The ACS celebrated its 30th anniversary with its annual conference and dinner
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Features and analysisACS welcomes neighbourhood policing guarantee aiming to bring in 13,000 new officers
The ACS has welcomed the announcement of a new Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee from the Government
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Features and analysisTrade bodies respond to Chancellor’s spring statement
Rachel Reeve’s speech in Parliament this afternoon has prompted reactions from the ACS and others
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Features and analysisNew ACS report hails Welsh convenience stores as community anchors
The ACS has officially launched its 2025 Welsh Local Shop Report, celebrating the key contributions of Welsh convenience stores
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Features and analysisTwo week countdown as retailers brace for wage increases
The industry has two weeks to prepare for the increases in the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage set to roll out from 1 April 2025
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Features and analysisHome Secretary praises retail industry in Second Reading of Crime and Policing Bill
Home secretary Yvette Cooper outlined the details within the upcoming bill to MPs
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Features and analysisLocal shops lost £316m to retail crime in 2024
The ACS’s latest 2025 Crime Report found that shop theft has reached a record high
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Features and analysisACS issues reminder for retailers with under three months until disposable vape ban
The ACS, in association with Government and Trading Standards, urges retailers to prepare for the ban
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Features and analysisACS ‘strongly’ encourages retailers to host local MPs in their stores
A recent store visit saw retailer Amit Puntambekar discuss his experience with retail crime
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Features and analysisTrade bodies welcome government measures to protect retail workers and high streets
Trade bodies has praised the announcement of measures to protect retail staff
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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