Club
Club is a group of trusted suppliers to the convenience store sector, who work hard to offer retailers the best deals and save them costs at a difficult economic time. These suppliers have joined to signal their support for the industry and attend a number of ACS events. The Club package brings extensive benefits which include premium networking with retailers and our Independent Board. It also allows suppliers who sign up to the Club package to gain an insight into the convenience sector at all levels.
For more information about becoming a Club member, please contact William Nelson at william.nelson@acs.org.uk.
Active Brand Concepts
Active Brand Concepts Ltd has an experienced team of sales professionals who have developed a bespoke service to provide a cost effective route to market to either support existing sales functions or outsource the entire process, which can be tailored to your business needs.
Asahi
Asahi UK Ltd. is the UK and Ireland subsidiary of Asahi Europe Ltd. Asahi UK Ltd. has responsibility for the development of the following Super Premium brands across the UK and Ireland; these include; Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Pilsner Urquell, St Stefanus and Kozel. Through its distribution discipline, supplemented by engaging and innovative marketing activities Asahi UK is bringing value back into the Super Premium Beer category. More information can be found at www.asahibeer.co.uk
AXIS Communications
As the market leader in network video. Axis is leading the way to a smarter, safer, more secure world driving the shift from analog to digital video surveillance. Offering network video solutions for professional installations, Axis’ products and solutions are based on an innovative, open technology platform. In retail, not only does video surveillance simplify and optimize loss prevention and security, it also helps retailers to improve their business processes. Retailers in particular benefit from readymade IP video applications that help minimize loss, improve merchandising effectiveness and improve store operations. For more information about Axis, please visit www.axis.com/retail.
Bolt Learning
Bolt Learning is the new eLearning solution for the Convenience sector. We believe people remain a companies’ greatest asset and training shouldn’t just be a tick box exercise. We offer ‘smarter learning’ solutions developed using our extensive Convenience retail experience, cutting edge technology and educational mastery. Our extensive range of online modules contain realistic scenarios, immersive stories and engaging graphics to actually inspire behavioural change, ensure compliance and drive productivity.
Each module can be used in silo, or as building blocks to create a complete training solution for your team. A certificate can be downloaded by trainees upon successful completion of the course, providing evidence of training completed.
Bolt is proud to support the ACS and it’s Assured Advice scheme, helping to protect your business, your staff, your customers and your reputation.
Boost Drinks
Launched in 2001 by Simon Gray, Boost Drinks is totally focused on the independent retail sector. Boost has a fantastic range across the stimulation energy, sports/isotonic and protein categories, including both price-marked and plain packs, and with very attractive price points for the consumer. With a particular focus on taste, Boost offers sugar free as well as original variations of its energy drinks – alongside a popular selection of flavours. Protein Boost is a recent addition to the portfolio, bringing the total number of SKUs to over 40.
As Champion Of The Independents, Boost is exclusively available to independent retailers; offering great profit margins, great sales volumes and great brand support. We spend a lot of time listening to independent retailers to fully understand their businesses in order to provide the best possible service and really support them. And that goes across our product portfolio, our new product development, brand support, in fact everything we do!
CBE
CBE is a pioneer in retail technology with experience built over three decades in the British Isles. CBE offers superior
quality software systems and is the leading supplier of scanning solutions to the supermarket, convenience and forecourt sectors. With in-house software development, 24/7 customer support, excellent training programs & facilities, this ISO 9001 accredited firm is your one-stop-shop for EPoS solutions.
Freephone: 0800 7314591
Email: sales@cbesoftware.co.uk
Christie and Co
Christie & Co is a specialist business property adviser, providing brokerage, valuation and consultancy advice to a variety of sectors, including convenience retail. If you’re looking to buy or sell a business, our dedicated team of retail experts, including 18 agents and 23 RICS Registered Valuers, bring decades of experience to the entire buying and selling process. If you'd like to speak to us about your opportunities, please contact us on 020 7227 0759 or visit christie.com for more information.
Corkers Crisps
Quintessentially British pan fried crisps made from our delicious potatoes grown on the family farm in the rich Fenland soil of Cambridgeshire since the 1800s.
Growing our own vegetables means we are in complete control of our supply chain from seed to packet, this is important because provenance and origin is an ethic we promise to you, our customer. From English stately homes, National Trust properties, the National Gallery, countryside farm shops and local deli’s, to railways and airlines… Corkers is developing and changing everything we do, with new products coming soon, but still connected with our roots
Cott
Cott is one of the world’s largest producers of beverages both branded and on behalf of retailers, brand owners and distributors. Cott produces multiple types of beverages in a variety of packaging formats and sizes. The Cott branded portfolio consists of leading brands in key categories such as Old Jamaica Ginger Beer, ting, Emerge, Red Rooster, Ben Shaws, Macb, RC Cola, Carters Star, Sangs and having recently acquired the Calypso Soft Drinks business and brands. Cott’s large manufacturing footprint, substantial research and development capability and high-level of quality and customer service enables Cott to offer its customers a strong value-added proposition of low cost, high quality products. With approximately 4,000 employees, Cott operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Cott also develops and manufactures beverage concentrates which it exports to over 50 countries around the world.
Country Choice
Country Choice is the UK’s leading supplier of in-store bakery and retail foodservice products.
In addition to a comprehensive range of high quality frozen, chilled and ambient products, Country Choice provides on-site training, equipment, concepts and point of sale.
Our dedicated Telesales Operators, Regional Sales Executives and Foodservice Trainers will work with you to understand your needs and requirements to help you successfully develop your business.
CPM
CPM is the global leader in our industry with a presence in over 35 Countries and has the financial stability provided by our parent company, Omnicom Group PLC to invest and strategically grow our business which in turn allows us to support our clients in growing their business.
As part of a wider network of advertising and marketing communications agencies within the Omnicom group, we provide our clients with the infrastructure to develop and implement goals and aims outside of CPM’s Core areas of expertise. Our business provides retail solutions for over 135 major brands across Europe alone employing over 20,000 people. CPM was founded in the UK during 1936 as a provider of sales, merchandising and auditing teams on behalf of a client list that now spans FMCG, Leisure and Entertainment, Government, Financial Services, Technology and Automotive sectors.
Crediton Dairy
Crediton Dairy is one of the UK’s leading dairy drinks businesses producing a comprehensive range of fresh flavoured and functional chilled milk drinks, as well as long life milks & creams. Located in the heart of Devon, we are dedicated to producing great tasting dairy products made from British milk supplied by our group of local, family-run, dairy farms.
We’re independently owned, financially strong and professionally run and focused on adding value to everything we do. To this end we constantly challenge ourselves:
- to do better;
- to listen to and meet the needs of our customers and consumers;
- to value and build strong relationships with our people, partners and farmer suppliers; and
- to act responsibly, ethically and treat others as we would want to be treated.
Our great tasting milk drinks are for everyone from growing families to fitness fanatics. Our products are consumed in homes, restaurants and on-the-go across the country. From retailer own-label to our fast-growing Moo brand you’ll find Crediton Dairy products in over 13,500 food retail stores nationwide. We’re also a leading supplier of milks and creams across the foodservice and wholesale sectors. But we aren’t stopping there and we’re working on exciting new product innovations and formats to move the dairy drinks category forward.
Danfoss
Danfoss is a leading global manufacturer of refrigeration components and solutions. A market leader in the UK for package refrigeration units with high efficiency and energy saving designs which qualify for ECA Tax allowances, Danfoss has expertise in the latest ways to optimise refrigeration system design and help meet the latest Eco design criteria. Danfoss also offers a wide range of free on line training to explain more about refrigeration available to all.
EK Williams
E K Williams offers a comprehensive accounting, payroll and retail support solutions nationwide.
Established internationally in 1935, EKW is a leading accountancy expert helping petroleum and convenience retailers to flourish. EKW brings together a unique blend of traditional accountancy expertise and professional business advice. Accredited as Sage™ Accountant Partners, we deliver some of the most robust accountancy solutions in the market including, uniquely, the CounterBooks cloud-hosted retail accounting system. EKW are also affiliate members of the British Franchise Association.
Independent groups or even symbol brands can benefit from fully outsourced accounting and payroll solutions allowing rapid network expansion or contraction without onerous employment legislative issues.
Ferrero UK
Present in the UK since 1966 and part of a leading global company, Ferrero UK is recognised for iconic brands such as Ferrero Rocher, tic tac, nutella and Kinder Surprise: unique brands which are well loved throughout the UK. Ferrero UK is a dynamic, progressive company, fusing modern, innovative approaches with its rich confectionery heritage. Our leading position in confectionery markets in mainland Europe underpins our commitment to succeed in the competitive UK market. This has helped us to achieve rapid growth consistently over the last few years.
Fraser Brown
Established in Nottingham for over 200 years, Fraser Brown Solicitors are proud to be the oldest independent firm of solicitors in the city and to have provided legal services to many local businesses and individuals. With offices in Nottingham city centre, Radcliffe on Trent and Bingham, they work with a diverse range of businesses and organisations and have a local and national client base.
Freedom Music
No more PRS or PPL fees with music and overhead promotional messaging from FreedomMusic. We know that music is an essential part of your in-store experience, but is chart music crucial to your business or brand? Call us now to find out how much you could save across your estate.
www.freedom-music.co.uk | +44 (0) 845 279 7200
Herbert Retail
Herbert has been working with the UK’s leading Retailers for decades and has established a reputation for business need analysis – demonstrated by our capability to accurately and independently match solutions, hardware and services to requirements. Thousands of mobile devices are currently implemented and supported in the UK.
Hi Street Digital Media
Hi! Street Digital Media provide convenience retailers and FMCG brands with a unique opportunity to target shoppers at the vital moment of decision making prior to purchase. Our high bright digital media screens, placed in premium convenience stores throughout the UK, are proven to increase sales of promoted products by an average of 15.3% whilst also increasing both footfall and basket size.
Our screens are supplied completely free of charge to retailers who meet our criteria. We also allocate a portion of the daily media space to symbol group specific retailer promotions.
Brands promoted on the screens see an immediate and tangible ROI, as well as distribution and compliance solutions, supported by revolutionary shopper engagement analytics.
For further information on how you can be involved in the benefits of digital media, please visit www.histreetdigital.com or contact Jonathan Daniels on 07778 619566.
IT Retail Systems
Founded in 1992, IT Retail Systems Ltd (ITS) are a leading Electronic Point of Sale (EPoS) solutions provider, specialising in tailored solutions for the convenience store and independent retail market.
Understanding the needs of independent convenience retailers is key to providing solutions that work for them.
All our systems have been developed to ensure they are user friendly and easy to tailor, with powerful, flexible reporting and management information facilities. Our prime focus is to provide and support high quality, reliable products that are simple for the operators to use and offer great value for money.
Norac Foods
The Norac Foods Group is a family owned business established in the late 1980s in Britanny, France. Originally focused on patisserie, brioche and bread, however, during the mid-nineties through a series of acquisitions moved into other categories; chilled sandwiches, salads and antipasti. We have 22 manufacturing sites around the world, 9 of which are traditional bakery factories in northern France. As a group, we turned over just under 1b€ during 2016.
We are the No.1 Own Label bakery and bread manufacturer in Europe and currently supply to Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsburys and Booker in the UK amongst others. We also have a very large portfolio of branded products that have been specially formulated and packaged for the UK, including individually wrapped morning goods, designed for Food to Go/Snacking (both short and long life). With our fantastic brands Whaoo! And La Boulangère, we offer traditional French artisan bakery with a great stream of NPD coming through designed to suit the busy lifestyles of the UK market consumers.
Npower
npower Business is one of the leading energy suppliers to the UK business market, serving gas and electricity to approximately 200,000 small-to-medium sized businesses (SMEs). We’re in touch with approximately 1500 SMEs and through them, we hear what business owners want from their energy company and the issues they face when running a business. npower Business is part of Npower Group plc.
Polymer Logistics
Polymer Logistics is a global leader in Retail-Ready Packaging (RRP). We provide world-class plastic container and pallet pooling services, working closely with manufacturers, suppliers/packers and retailers alike to ensure cost-effective logistics solutions and maximum in-store product availability. Aligned with our pooling service is our innovative design and manufacturing capability. Our extensive range of returnable transport, storage and display products includes collapsible bins, folding, nesting and stackable crates, together
with reusable dollies and pallets.
R.H. Amar
R.H. Amar is the UK’s leading importer and distributor of ambient fine food, supplying more than 40 fine food brands – including Del Monte canned fruits, Crespo olives, Sacla’ pesto, Kikkoman, Kuhne, Brown & Polson, Cardini, Mutti, Mary Berry dressings and Ella’s Kitchen organic baby food – to a host of customers, including the UK’s leading wholesalers and symbol groups.
In particular, the company recognises the increasingly important role that convenience retailing is playing in the lives of shoppers throughout the UK, which is why it places great emphasis on coming up with exclusive initiatives to help convenience retailers get maximum profit out of its exciting portfolio of footfall driving brands.
Republic Technologies
Owners of iconic UK brands such as Swan, OCB, JOB and Zig Zag, Republic Technologies (UK) Limited market and sell a large range of the finest quality smokers accessories, including rolling papers, filter tips, cigarette tubes, lighters and many other accessories.
The Republic Group of companies currently sell products in over 95 countries worldwide to a wide range of markets and customers. We work very closely with our network of manufacturing plants to ensure the highest possible standard of product. We are also continually investing in and developing our group brands to ensure they continue to meet our consumers’ needs.
The experience and knowledge we have of the UK market is sizable and our sales teams are actively working with some of the largest retail, wholesale and distribution groups in the UK, developing their businesses through best practice category management.
More information can be found at www.houseofswan.com
SnowShock
The UK’s premier, award winning Slush Mix & Slush Machine Company. Premier supplier of slush machines
and slush products to convenience stores.
The preferred choice of the UK’s leading symbol groups and independents alike. We offer a Nationwide service.
Soreen
Established in 1938, Soreen epitomises the very best in great British food and is firmly established as Britain’s number one malt loaf with a growing family of delicious fruit and malted products in a variety of sizes. Over one million loaves per week are processed by our bakery, using a unique manufacturing process. Currently Soreen stands as the third largest brand in the morning goods category, consumed by 30.4% of households*. Soreen is widely distributed throughout the UK, and is making head way internationally. The secret’s in the squidge. Our range of products use malt as a key element. The unique and clever use of malt is one of the reasons Soreen Malt Loaf is such a favourite as Malt helps give Soreen its brown colouring and unique sticky texture that everyone has come to love. The health properties of products containing malt or malt extract are often overlooked. In actual fact malt is a great, healthy source of natural energy, it’s also high in vitamins, minerals and trace elements too, and Soreen Lunchbox Loaves are approved by schools so a great option for children’s lunchboxes.
SPC International
SPC International specializes in the repair, refurbishment and remarketing of electronic and electro-mechanical equipment in the IT, banking and retail sectors. SPC also provide POS, printing, thin client, barcoding and computer security software solutions through its reseller activities.
StrongPoint
StrongPoint helps retailers streamline operations and increase productivity through a unique product portfolio and innovative integrations. Their offering includes solutions that improve the checkout and payment environment, the shopping area and the store management experience, leading the European market in retail technology solutions.
The Retail Data Partnership
The Retail Data Partnership has worked with retailers for over 17 years to help them improve their business by developing ShopMate, the convenience sector’s most dependable EPoS system. With a team of over 50, we have the expertise to support your retail business and help you boost your profits with EPoS and value added services.
TLM Technologies
TLM Technologies provides world-class technology and support to convenience & fuel retailers.
Covering EPOS, Back Office and Head Office we develop unique technologies and integrate the systems necessary to make smarter, more profitable decisions.
This is matched with the critical services retailers rely on to keep operational, including pump maintenance and systems support.
Treasury Wine Estates
Treasury Wine Estates is one of the world's largest wine companies, listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Through world-class winemaking and brand marketing, our business is focused on meeting evolving consumer interests across the globe, and on delivering sustainable growth.
Everything we do is dedicated to realising our vision of becoming the world's most celebrated wine company.
Treasury Wine Estates is responsible for some of the UK’s favourite wines, including Blossom Hill, Wolf Blass & Lindeman’s.
VCA Technology
VCA Technology have over 350,000 installations worldwide providing not just security & loss prevention but most importantly Business Intelligence on footfall and heatmapping of shopper movements in store. This will provide accurate figures on customer numbers to enable better understanding of conversion rates and improved product placement for a better customer experience and improved revenues. And it believes that creating even closer links with the convenience sector will help retailers further increase the sales and profits offered by VCA’s expanding platform of analytics, to offer additional services within the retail arena.
Yoti
A modern approach to ID verification
Yoti is an identity checking system that lets organisations verify who people are, online and in person. For consumers, it’s a free smartphone app that helps them prove who they are and confirm the identities of others.
Identities are verified using border level facial recognition software, and government-issued identity documents.
Yoti is the world’s first mobile-friendly and consumer-focused digital identity system.
Zapper
Zapper is the rewarding way to pay at convenience stores delivering seamless mobile payments, vouchering and loyalty in one transaction. With every app payment, Zapper captures valuable customer insights which enable retailers to understand individual customer habits and directly communicate with them.
Design by MAXX Design
Reports and brand imagery provided by Fluid Design Studio
