ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has called on the Government to focus on tackling obesity through a partnership approach with retailers and suppliers, rather than instead of imposing a levy on soft drinks. ACS has responded to the government’s consultation on the introduction of the levy.
ACS’ annual political conference, Heart of the Community, took place in Westminster on 11th of October. The event was chaired by journalist Victoria Derbyshire, and gave over 200 convenience store retailers the chance to hear how politics affects their businesses, provided a platform for them to speak directly to MPs, and also learn more about how they can further engage locally.
ACS has responded to the Government’s consultation on its draft regulations for the new ‘Check, Challenge, Appeal’ process for business rates appeals, raising concerns about successful appeals from retailers that could see them paying inflated and inaccurate rates bills.
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has called on convenience retailers to ensure that they are making their voice heard with local decision makers. The call to action came at the Association’s annual Heart of the Community Conference, held in Westminster today (Tuesday 11 October).
ACS’ unmissable political event, Heart of the Community Conference 2016 will take place tomorrow, the 11th October at Church House in Westminster and will offer retailers the chance to voice their concerns through unrivalled access to key MPs and Ministers.
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) is encouraging retailers to take advantage of its dedicated platform to allow them to train their staff on Assured Advice.
The platform, which has been developed by online learning company Bolt, will allow any ACS member to sign up to the Assured Advice scheme and benefit from both the assurance of the guides and industry leading training modules for staff members.
Time is running out to book your place at ACS’ unmissable political event, Heart of the Community 2016.
This year’s conference will take place on 11th October at Church House in Westminster, offering retailers the chance to voice their concerns through unrivalled access to key MPs and Ministers.
The ACS Investment Tracker has revealed a mixed picture of investment in Britain’s local shops. Convenience stores across the UK have invested a record £210m in store improvements in the past three months, driven by multiple convenience retailers spending around £9,500 per store. However, investment levels among independent retailers have fallen to their lowest level since the survey began in 2012.
