All Deposit Return Scheme articles
-
NewsACS urges Wales to exclude glass from deposit return scheme
The Association of Convenience Stores has written to the Welsh Government urging it to exclude glass from its Deposit Return Scheme, warning that without urgent action the scheme cannot launch successfully in 2027
-
NewsThe Fed outlines growing concern over DRS delays in Wales
The Fed president has written to Welsh Government to express the Fed’s DRS concerns
-
NewsThe Fed’s National Employee of the Year meets Peterborough MP
Labour MP Andrew Pakes met with The Fed’s Employee of the Year at his Premier store last week
-
Promotional FeatureHow convenience stores can prepare for the Deposit Return Scheme
With 15 months until the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) launches, convenience retailers face unique challenges around space and equipment. Industry experts share practical guidance on navigating DRS implementation while building customer loyalty.
-
Promotional FeaturePreparing for DRS: How to get the big decisions right
Fifteen months to go: time to get your prep done for the UK’s deposit return scheme (DRS)
-
NewsScottish government praises independent retailers and Fed role following election
Scottish economy secretary Stephen Flynn has acknowledged the key role independent retailers play in communities
-
NewsThe Fed writes to offer support to Scotland’s new First Minister
The Fed’s Scottish president has written to congratulate John Swinney following the SNP’s success
-
NewsACS launches ‘comprehensive DRS resources hub’ for retailers
The ACS has launched a new hub for retailers to help with the upcoming DRS
-
NewsAnalysts warn of added costs for convenience stores from upcoming DRS
Talysis has signalled the worrying levels to which the DRS could affect stores
-
NewsExchange For Change reveals expanded DRS exemptions and £60m grant funding
Exchange For Change has confirmed more details surrounding the support available for independent retailers ahead of the deposit return scheme’s October 2027 launch, including enhanced exemption criteria and £60m in grant funding
-
Features and analysisScottish Go Local store installs TrovrQUBE ahead of DRS
Trovr has installed its first TrovrQUBE in Scotland at a Go Local store in Glasgow, expanding its presence across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland ahead of the 2027 Deposit Return Scheme introduction
-
NewsDRS return fees confirmed ahead of October 2027 launch
Exchange For Change has announced the return handling fees that will be paid to operators when the Deposit Return Scheme launches in October 2027
-
NewsThe Fed meet with MP Wes Streeting at East London store
The Fed’s Nilesh Patel met Wes Streeting MP at his Ilford store earlier this month
-
NewsRetailers Vince and Fiona Malone discuss DRS with Paul Davies MS
Two senior Fed members met with a Senedd representative in Wales
-
NewsThe Fed continues its call for faster application of Welsh DRS
Fed’s Welsh president calls for a speedy resolution to DRS implementation in Wales
-
NewsExchange for Change confirms 20p deposit for DRS
Deposit return scheme management organisation Exchange for Change has confirmed that a flat 20p deposit will be applied on all in-scope containers when the scheme launches in England, Northern Ireland and Scotland in October 2027
-
NewsFuture of convenience debated at expert-led ACS conference panels
Today’s ACS conference unveiled big name speakers offering insights for retailers
-
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
-
NewsDRS grant scheme proposed for smaller stores installing RVMs
Exchange for Change has announced proposals for a £6,000 grant scheme to help small, independent retailers with the upfront costs of installing reverse vending machines for the deposit return scheme
-
NewsReloop welcomes news the UK’s DRS is just 18 months away
Today marks the 18-month countdown to the introduction of the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme