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

Access to Cash Suffers Ahead of ATM Fee Cuts
New figures released today by LINK, the body that oversees the ATM network, has shown... Click here
Local Shop Report 2018: Flexible Working and Investment Helping Stores to Compete
The 2018 Local Shop Report has revealed that convenience retailers are countering cost... Click here
Government Launches Consultation on Banning Energy Drink Sales to Children
The Department of Health and Social Care has launched a consultation on proposals to end... Click here
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Latest blog

The Importance of Flexible Employment in the Convenience Sector
Hopefully you’ve seen our 2018 Local Shop Report, launched (appropriately, perhaps) at the National... Click here

Twitter Updates

Alan Campbell MP Meets Local Retailer On Retail Crime and Rates https://t.co/A41ZU13a69 https://t.co/cNZF7ddPAG
ACS Calls on Retailers to Write to their PCCs on Impact of Shop Theft https://t.co/imxIGbUcgz https://t.co/k8vxmQyTSr
Small Business Minister Kelly Tolhurst MP is confirmed for ACS’ Heart of the Community. What do you think the Gover… https://t.co/a4T3eg3wyD
RT @foodnetworking: Looking forward to some time tomorrow with the Association of Convenience Stores members @ACS_LocalShops . Always grea…
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ACS in the News

  • 18.09.2018 Figures reveal extent of shoplifting problem
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  • 18.09.2018 What do you need to know about the ACS Local Shop Report 2018?
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  • 14.09.2018 Shoplifters and a law that doesn't deter them
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  • 14.09.2018 Scottish retailers demand clarity as DRS talks close
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  • 13.09.2018 ACS calls for government focus on rural business infrastructure
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  • 13.09.2018 CENTRAL DEVON MP SEEKS HIS CONSTITUENCY'S BEST SMALL SHOP!
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