November 2022

ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) is reminding retailers about the emotional, financial and practical support that is available through GroceryAid for colleagues and their families.

GroceryAid is a national charity, offering a range of support for colleagues working across the industry, including manufacturing, supermarkets, independents, wholesalers, distribution, sales and all support functions.

Taking place on 19th January 2023 in Leicester, ACS’ Forecourt, Power and Convenience conference will provide delegates with the opportunity to hear from leading forecourt retailers and a range of experts from across the industry on the opportunities and challenges faced by the sector.

The conference will look into the latest developments in the sector and explore what this means for forecourt retailing. The event will also feature a virtual tour of an EV site followed by a panel discussion.

Speakers and panellists include:

ACS is reminding retailers of its industry leading Assured Advice guide on selling vapes, helping retailers to tackle the huge rise in illicit products on shelves.

The ‘Selling Vapes Responsibly’ guide includes everything that retailers need to know to recognise legitimate products, as well as the age verification policies that should be in place to ensure that products are only sold to those who are legally allowed to purchase them.

Some of the key areas highlighted in the guide include:

Local shops have welcomed a significant business rates support package announced in the 2022 Autumn Statement.

In the Autumn Statement, the Government has announced that from April 2023, it will provide business rates support in the following headline areas:

ACS has updated its industry leading Assured Advice guide on selling vapes, helping retailers to tackle the huge rise in illicit products on shelves.

The new ‘Selling Vapes Responsibly’ guide includes everything that retailers need to know to recognise legitimate products, as well as the age verification policies that should be in place to ensure that products are only sold to those who are legally allowed to purchase them.

Some of the key areas highlighted in the guide include: