19 Jun 2013
We are now less than a month away from the annual ACS Forecourt Seminar, run in partnership with the Petrol Retailers Association. This unmissable event is a chance to get the latest insights into the changing forecourt sector, practical tips to take back to your business and is a fantastic opportunity to network with fellow retailers and suppliers.
The first session of the day will focus on how the market is changing and how retailers are innovating to meet the changing needs of…
Parking Nightmare for London Convenience Retailers
06 Jun 2013
Figures released today by ACS have shown that London retailers are the hardest hit by parking regulations in the UK, and that their businesses are suffering as a result.
The Voice of Local Shops survey, which polls 1,100 independent retailers in England, Scotland and Wales found that nationally, 40% of convenience store retailers said that a lack of available parking for their customers had a negative effect on their business.
However, in London, 71% of retailers believed that their business had been negatively affected by the parking available to their customers.
