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Why Join ACS?

ACS is a not for profit members organisation that exists to provide a voice for the local shop sector and to help its members with advice, services and networking opportunities. As an organisation we rely on our members to make our work a success.

Independent Retailer Members

Being an ACS member brings a range of benefits, these include: 

  • access to the acs.org.uk website with its definitive advice section on all the regulatory and social issues that your business may face;
  • access to all the advice any retailer might need via our dedicated team of professional legal and retail consultants, along with the ACS team.  All advice is available to members whenever they need it at the end of the phone;
  • subscription to the bi monthly ACS News – keeping members up to date with all major news stories that affect retailers from legal requirements to environmental issues, along with the work ACS undertakes on behalf of members;
  • subscription to the bi monthly ACS legal Update – with simple easy to understand guidance on the latest law changes that affect your business;
  • free access to a raft of events where you can hear from leading industry and Government figures about the issues that matter to your business;
  • member discounts on industry leading events such as ACS Summit and the annual NACS trip;
  • opportunity to take advantage of exclusive member deals and services that are approved by your trade body.

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Multiple Retailer Members

Multiple members are groups with over 20 stores, these members benefit fom a range of advantages and insight into the convenience store sector. For more information contact Paul Chamberlain at ACS.

Supplier Members

Supplier membership covers two main groups within ACS; Associate members and Premier Club members.

Associate Members

ACS Associates are companies providing a service or product into the convenience sector. These members benefit from being plugged in to the leading convenience store trade association, from detailed information and advice about the sector as well as networking opportunities. For more information, or to become and Associate member, please contact Jason Davies.

Premier Club Members

ACS Premier Club brings together leading suppliers of product in the convenience store sector. These members join as a signal of their support for the industry and a number of exclusive events. Premier Club brings extensive benefits including, premium networking opportunities and insight into the convenience sector at all levels.

For more information, or to become an Associate or Premier Club members, please contact Paul Chamberlain