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 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

C-Sector Bodies Give Evidence to Low Pay Commission on Impact of Wage Increases
Trade associations representing the UK convenience sector have given oral evidence to the... Click here
ONS Figures Reveal 3% Increase In Shop Theft over Last Year
The Office for National Statistics has released figures on crime in England and Wales for... Click here
ACS Welcomes LINK Revision of Interchange Fee Cuts For ATMs
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has welcomed a decision by LINK to cancel an... Click here
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Latest blog

New Thinking on Shop Theft
This week the Centre for Social Justice has published a report called Desperate for a Fix, focusing... Click here

Twitter Updates

ONS crime figures have revealed a 3% increase in shop theft over the last year: https://t.co/NRmykTBfNh https://t.co/psmRhkV6Og
ACS Welcomes APPG Recommendations on New Illicit Trade Group https://t.co/MwXocOsr78 https://t.co/Umh5nE3kxU
RT @HarjDhasee: @ravgarcharetail @ACS_LocalShops Owwwwwwwwww do tell me more
ACS Welcomes LINK Revision of Interchange Fee Cuts For ATMs https://t.co/ndtYbxVhzM https://t.co/Zit9ogPKC4
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ACS in the News

  • 20.07.2018 Supporting enterprise
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  • 20.07.2018 Only 9% of crimes result in a charge or summons
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  • 20.07.2018 Relief for retailers as LINK abandons ATM fee cuts
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  • 19.07.2018 Shoplifting increased by 3% over last year: ONS
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  • 19.07.2018 Shop theft rises 3% in past year
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  • 19.07.2018 ACS backs Best Small Shops Competition
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