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ACS is the campaigning voice of over 33,500 local shops. As the convenience store champion ACS supports its members through lobbying, advice on legislation and issues that affect retailers, and through learning and networking events.
Membership of ACS comprises both retailers and suppliers, and the organisation prides itself on its ability to garner information and knowledge from the sector as a whole. This is then used to provide insight and practical help to benefit all members.
The core purpose of ACS is to lobby and champion the convenience store channel through strong leadership and good communication. ACS complements this by providing a range of services designed specifically for local shops to help them develop their businesses. The organisation also has a dedicated News arm, the Association of News Retailing (ANR), focused exclusively on the news industry.
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Retailer Outlines Local Shop Challenges to Rochdale MP
Rochdale MP Simon Danczuk has met with Londis retailer Bret Mills to discuss the challenges facing local shop owners.
Mr Danczuk, visiting Newhey News in Rochdale, heard about the costs and regulation that retailers have to contend with in order to run a successful local shop. Store owner Bret Mills said: “My staff and I provide a personal service for the community but there are many pressures on my business.
“We have seen increased cost across the board such as bank costs, business rates and employment… Read More »
ACS Responds to Age Check Criticism
ACS has responded to the Manifesto Club report '28 ¾: How Constant Age Checks Are Infantilising Adults' which criticises age verification policies retailers have in place.
ACS Chief Executive James Lowman said: “Retailers have robust age verification policies in place to ensure that they comply with the laws surrounding age restricted sales.
“If a retailer or staff member does make a mistake, they face thousands of pounds worth of fines and in many cases risk having their right to sell tobacco,… Read More »
Keystore and Manor Service Stations Join ACS
ACS has recruited two more major players in the convenience industry into membership - Keystore and Manor Service Stations.
Keystore is the symbol group owned and operated by Glasgow based wholesaler JW Filshill who have joined to ensure that they have representation for their growing portfolio of stores in England. Manor Service Stations is a leading independent forecourt convenience group, operating from 12 sites in the UK. These recruits are the latest in a growing membership that establishes ACS as the voice of the convenience… Read More »