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Grocery Ombudsman Consultation Passes Second Reading in Commons
- 08/03/2010
- MPs have backed the introduction of a Supermarket watchdog in a vote that took place on Friday. The Grocery Market Ombudsman Bill completed its second reading debate and following a detailed debate the vote in favour of the Bill?s passage was unanimous.
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Sheringham Prevails over Latest Tesco Planning Application
- 05/03/2010
- Sheringham town centre has emerged victorious in its latest battle with supermarket giant Tesco.
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Local Shops Back Independent Grocery Ombudsman
- 04/03/2010
- ACS has written to MPs urging them to back legislation to bring into force a Grocery Ombudsman that will be debated in Parliament on Friday.
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Last Chance to Enter the Community Heroes Award and Win £1000
- 03/03/2010
- Time is running out to enter the ACS Community Heroes Award 2010. Now in it's fifth year, the ACS Community Heroes Award honours retailers who go the extra mile to make a real difference in their communities.
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MPs consider Mandatory Conditions for Alcohol Licences
- 01/03/2010
- The Delegated Legislative Committee will today consider the regulations that will introduce mandatory conditions for all alcohol licenses. The power to create a set of mandatory conditions that apply to all alcohol licenses
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News Retailers Caution Against New Rules on Lads Mags
- 26/02/2010
- The Association of News retailing has responded to the Home Office commissioned report on the ?Sexualisation of Young People? calling for a better understanding of whether new age restrictions would actually make a practical difference.
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ACS Welcomes Ministerial Concessions on Tobacco Display Ban Rules
- 26/02/2010
- ACS has welcomed Ministerial concessions regarding the rules that will be in place when a tobacco display ban comes into force for local shops in 2013.*
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Book Your Place on the ACS Responsible Retailing Forum
- 25/02/2010
- The convenience sector faces constant challenges in the area of retailing responsibly, which is why ACS is continuing to provide Responsible Retailing forums to get to the heart of contentious issues on the subject.
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Conservatives' Commitment to Reinstate Planning Need Test Welcomed
- 23/02/2010
- ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has welcomed the commitment in the Conservative Planning Green Paper to reinstate the need test and tighten up restrictions on harmful out of town retail development.
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ACS Launches Search for Outstanding Retailer and Supplier Talent
- 22/02/2010
- ACS has launched its annual search to find the most promising talent in the retailer and supplier industry. Two winners will be chosen to represent the UK and compete for the Global Convenience Industry Achievement Award in Atlanta, Georgia.
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ACS Responds to Post Office Banking Consultation
- 19/02/2010
- ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has submitted a response to the Governments consultation on Post Office Banking. The consultation seeks views on whether the Post Office should expand the range of banking services it offers.
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How to Get Your PPL Refund After ACS Legal Victory
- 18/02/2010
- A consortium of companies and organisations, including ACS, has won a case against PPL regarding the rates payable for playing in-store music.
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Home Office Launches Underage Drinking Prevention Campaign
- 18/02/2010
- The Home Office has launched a poster campaign to tackle underage drinking and the use of fake ID's. The poster features a number of teenagers with the tagline: "Using Fake ID? If you're caught out, you're kept out".
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ACS Welcomes DCSF Initiative on Alcohol Education
- 17/02/2010
- Local shops have welcomed the Department for Children Schools and Families initiative to educate young people against underage drinking. The new measures including a national football tournament and money to enforce new police powers
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Crime Figures Reveal Shocking Rise in Burglary Costs
- 17/02/2010
- New crime statistics gathered by ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) have shown an alarming rise in the number of robberies and burglaries over the last twelve months.
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