Media

ACS’ core purpose is to lobby Government on the issues that make a difference to local shops.

We represent the interests of retailers on a range of issues, including business rates, energy, regulation, planning, alcohol and many more. In 2012, we expanded this lobbying activity to provide authoritative information about the convenience sector through a number of research projects, including the Voice of Local Shops Survey and the annual Local Shop Report.

Contact Us

All press enquiries should be directed to Chris Noice, Head of Communications. Call 01252 515001 / 07812 144439 or email chris.noice@acs.org.uk.

If you would like to be added to ACS’ press release list please contact Chloe Heyde, Communications Executive at chloe.heyde@acs.org.uk

Our office address is: 
Federation House
17 Farnborough St
Farnborough
Hampshire
GU14 8AG
 
www.acs.org.uk01252 515001
 

Latest press releases

ACS: Ofgem Visits Convenience Retailers
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has given the Ofgem a flavour of the... Click here
Independent Retailers’ Investment Plans at Record Low
New figures from the Association of Convenience Stores have revealed that fewer than one... Click here
ACS: Future Wage Rates Must Not Be Political Bargaining Tool
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has submitted evidence to the Low Pay... Click here
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Latest blog

Unpacking the Packaging Regulations
I’ve just looked back on a blog I wrote in September about the Scottish Government’s proposals to... Click here

Twitter Updates

Less Than One Week to Respond to Violence and Abuse Call for Evidence https://t.co/9rANy2LVgh https://t.co/kInaJvPrNt
The Home Office's call for evidence on violence and abuse against shop staff is closing this Friday. There is still… https://t.co/hVZhIGGlHc
Figures from the 2018 Local Shop Report show that over the last year, 81% of independent retailers engaged in some… https://t.co/UEimQN3xgD
Get involved in the Great Get Together 2019! For more information visit https://t.co/sjADQi1bwQ @great_together… https://t.co/2tiiKIzl7k
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ACS in the News

  • 24.06.2019 How the British Corner shop has evolved
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  • 21.06.2019 Co-op calls for action to tackle attacks against shop workers
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  • 21.06.2019 C-stores visited by energy regulator
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  • 20.06.2019 'I have never seen that much blood, the entire shop floor was covered in it' - life on the frontline of retail as the Co-op demands new laws for store crime
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  • 20.06.2019 Independent C-Stores Holding Off Investment Due To Higher Costs And Brexit
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  • 19.06.2019 Independents’ investment plans at record low
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