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1. • ACS Dismay at Ministers Suggestion of Alcohol Licence Fee Increases

   • 18/02/2011
   • ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has reacted with dismay to Ministers suggestion that they will change the law to allow councils to vary alcohol licence fees.

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2. • Retailers Must be “Extra Vigilant” after Counterfeit Alcohol Rise

   • 16/02/2011
   • Trading Standards have warned retailers to beware counterfeit alcohol products after their officers found a high level of counterfeit alcohol in off-licences.

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3. • Local Shops Welcome Time to Train Delay

   • 16/02/2011
   • Local shops have welcomed the Government’s decision to delay the implementation of the ‘Time to Train’ scheme for SMEs.

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4. • MPs Must Act to Stop High Street Crisis

   • 15/02/2011
   • ACS is issuing a rallying call to MPs to stop the ongoing crisis on our high streets and secure the future of local shops. The call comes as new figures show a stark increase in vacancy rates in high streets across the country

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5. • Budget: Practical Support for Local Shops Key to Growth Strategy

   • 10/02/2011
   • ACS has set out a series of specific policy recommendations that Chancellor George Osbourne can deliver for local shops in his Budget next month.

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6. • Local Shops Taking Effective Steps to Reduce Crime

   • 09/02/2011
   • ACS has welcomed findings from its annual Crime Survey that show retailers are taking effective measures to tackle crime in their stores.

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7. • RSA to Highlight the Way Forward for Smaller Stores at Summit11

   • 08/02/2011
   • ACS has teamed up with the Rural Shops Alliance as part of a special “Big Brands or Fine Foods” session at Summit11.

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8. • Forecourt Retailers to Debate Future of Sector at Summit11

   • 07/02/2011
   • ACS has partnered with RMI Petrol to give forecourt retailers an exclusive opportunity to debate the prospects of the sector in the “Fuels of the Future” session of Summit11.

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9. • ACS Welcomes Retention of Business Champion

   • 04/02/2011
   • ACS has welcomed Minister’s decision to retain the work of the Local Better Regulation Office within the Department for Business.

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10. • ACS Welcomes New Member Haldanes Stores

    • 03/02/2011
    • ACS is delighted to welcome the Haldane Retail Group to its membership. The retailer is the first mid-size supermarket chain to open in almost 30 years, and since its inception in 2009 has expanded to feature both large and small format stores.

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11. • him! to Unveil Latest Research Findings at Summit11

    • 31/01/2011
    • At this year’s Summit, pioneering research firm him! will be revealing the new future of the convenience industry as part of an innovative set of breakout sessions featuring the sector’s biggest hitters.

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12. • Get Involved in the Debate at ACS Summit 11

    • 28/01/2011
    • ACS has unveiled the full lineup for its industry leading Summit 11 on 1st March 2011 and promised the most interactive event yet.

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13. • Employment Tribunal Changes a ?Positive Step? for Local Shops

    • 27/01/2011
    • Local shops have welcomed Government plans to change the rules on employment tribunals, announced by Business Secretary Vince Cable today.

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14. • ACS Calls on Birmingham Retailers to Get Involved at Going Local Event

    • 26/01/2011
    • Local retailer Paul Cheema and the Association of Convenience Stores have issued a call to Birmingham retailers to get involved with the latest ACS Going Local event.

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15. • Confusion Reigns over English Display Ban as Scots Announce Delay

    • 25/01/2011
    • ACS has welcomed the decision of the Scottish Government to delay the implementation of the tobacco display ban and called on Ministers in England to follow suit.

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