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1. • ACS Responds to Queen's Speech

   • 06/11/2007
   • ACS (Association of Convenience Stores) the voice of over 33,000 local shops has responded to the Queen's Speech. The Government's draft legislative programme, which was unveiled in July, focuses on crime, immigration and constitutional reform.

2. • Esso 'On the Run' Joins ACS

   • 05/11/2007
   • Esso have joined ACS (Association of Convenience Stores) with their On the Run convenience format.

3. • ACS Welcomes Step Forward in Grocery Market Inquiry

   • 31/10/2007
   • ACS (The Association of Convenience Stores), the voice of over 33,000 local shops, has responded to the Competition Commission's (CC) Provisional Findings.

4. • MP Talks Shop in Monmouth

   • 17/10/2007
   • Monmouthshire MP David TC Davies has visited Tew's Budgens on Cinderhill Street, Monmouth, to show his support for local shops serving the community.

5. • ACS Encouraged by Test Purchase Figures

   • 11/10/2007
   • ACS (Association of Convenience Stores), the campaigning voice of over 33,000 local shops, has welcomed the latest Government test purchase figures as a "positive step forward" in the fight to tackle underage drinking.

6. • ACS Elects Top Industry Figures as Chairman and Vice-Chairman

   • 11/10/2007
   • ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores), the campaigning voice of over 33,000 local shops, has elected Jerry Marwood as Chairman and Jonathan James as Vice Chairman.

7. • ACS Welcomes Increase on Lottery Commission

   • 09/10/2007
   • ACS,(the Association of Convenience Stores), the campaigning voice of over 33,000 local shops, has welcomed the increase in commission on National Lottery Scratchcards.

8. • Retailers at Risk from Lack of Awareness of Tobacco Age Change

   • 01/10/2007
   • ACS, the campaigning voice of 33,000 local shops, has today expressed its concern at the prospect of abuse and conflict in shops as the minimum legal age for customers buying tobacco increases to 18.

9. • ACS Launches New Logo and Website

   • 01/10/2007
   • ACS (Association of Convenience Stores) has unveiled a new website and logo.

10. • ACS Responds to Brown Speech

    • 25/09/2007
    • ACS, the campaigning voice of 33,000 local shops, has responded to Gordon Brown's speech at the Labour party conference.

11. • ACS Welcomes British Brands Group Research

    • 17/09/2007
    • ACS, the campaigning voice of over 33,000 local shops, has welcomed research which shows that a significant proportion of consumers are not being catered for in the current grocery market.

12. • ACS Welcomes Debate on Shopper Parking

    • 13/09/2007
    • ACS has welcomed a report published by a Conservative policy group that suggests changing the way car parking charges are levied on out-of-town developments, and called for further examination of the ways to promote local shopping.

13. • ACS Welcomes Quality of Life Report

    • 13/09/2007
    • ACS, the campaigning voice of local shops, has welcomed the 'Blueprint for a Green Economy' published by a Conservative policy group.

14. • Tobacco Licensing Will Lead to More Red Tape

    • 10/09/2007
    • The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS), the campaigning voice of over 33,000 local shops, has responded to comments by the British Medical Association's (BMA) Scottish Council calling for the introduction of licensing for tobacco products.

15. • ACS Leads Local Shops Sector in Sensible Drinking Trial

    • 03/09/2007
    • The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS), the campaigning voice of over 33,000 local shops, is co-ordinating a Sensible Drinking initiative in Bristol from 7th September aimed at educating consumers about alcohol intake and explaining alcohol units.