Europe
Much of the regulation and burden that retailers face originates not in Westminster but Whitehall therefore it is important the UK small retail sector is effectively represented at EU level.
ACS works closely with two partners to ensure that ACS is an effective lobby group at EU level.
UGAL - Union of groups of independent retailers of Europe – this organisation which is part of EuroCommerce represents the interests of independent retailers drawing on a membership taken from all the EU member states.
SmallbusinessEurope – ACS is a supporter of smallbusinessEurope, the organisation exists to make the voice of the UK business community heard in Brussels.
ACS is therefore plugged into the voice of independent retailers across Europe and playing its full part in the voice of the UK small business community
To find out more about specific EU issues that ACS is working on look under the relevant themes in the political work section.