About ACS
The Association of Convenience Stores is the campaigning voice of more than 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.
Below is an interview with the new ACS Chairman Jonathan James,
giving his views on his appointment and the future of the sector.
Breach of UK or European competition and other laws is treated very seriously by ACS
In the event that staff, members or other stakeholders of ACS become aware of unlawful or inappropriate information sharing or agreements between or involving members of ACS or any other activity which may be illegal or unethical and which in any way arise from activities or practices within ACS, the Chief Executive or Audit Committee Chairman should be notified using the contact details below. Any such communication will be treated in the strictest confidence.
James Lowman: james.lowman@acs.org.uk Tel. 01252 515001
Neil Turton: neil.turton@nisa-todays.com Tel. 01724 282028
Chris Mitchener: member@mitchener.freeserve.co.uk Tel. 07831 159450
Committees
ACS is run by its members for its members. The committees are made up of ACS members and staff members who are allocated to provide advice and support. We have a number of Committees who meet on a regular basis and set the overall direction of the Association, and decide on policy matters.
ACS Boards
Overall strategy and responsibility for the running of ACS rests with the main Board. This comprises a balance of independents, multiples and affinity groups (symbol groups and other trading or representative groups), plus a member of ACS' Premier Club who ensures the suppliers’ views are properly represented on the Board.