Press Releases

The Association of Convenience Stores has responded to reports that Government intends to impose a dramatic hike in wages warning that this will put growth and investment at risk for thousands of retailers.

ACS has welcomed the tabling of an amendment to make proxy purchasing of tobacco products on behalf of a minor against the law.

An amendment to the Government's Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill, on the proxy purchase of tobacco products is due to be debated today.

Under current legislation, it is not an offence for a person to buy tobacco products on behalf of a minor.

ACS has called for out of court penalties to only be used for first time thieves as part of its response to the Ministry of Justice’s review of out of court penalties.

In its’ submission to the review, ACS highlighted that while out of court penalties are frequently used for theft and other crimes against shops, retailers are not convinced that they are effective in deterring criminals from repeat offending.