The deadline to complete the Transfer of Retailer Agreement (TRA) in order to remain a National Lottery retailer from 1st February (the start of the Fourth National Lottery Licence) is on the 18th December. If you haven't done so already, register and log into the TRA portal at www.TNLPartners.co.uk.
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) is calling on convenience retailers to take part in the 2024 Crime Survey and share their experiences of retail crime over the past 12 months.
The survey explores the impact and scale of crime across the convenience sector, looking at the number of incidents experienced and the steps that retailers have been taking to try and reduce crime in their stores, such as investment in crime prevention measures.
The number of free to use cash machines available in the UK has fallen by almost 30% in the last five years, according to new figures from the Association of Convenience Stores.
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has welcomed the Chancellor’s support for local shops by extending the 75% business rates discount for retail and hospitality businesses through 2024-25.
Announced today by the Treasury (21 November), the new headline NLW rate will apply to everyone aged 21 and over (was previously 23 or over) and confirms that the Government will meet its target of increasing the National Living Wage to two-thirds of median earnings by 2024.
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has reiterated its calls on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to give convenience store retailers the incentives necessary to invest in the safety, security and long term future of their businesses.
In its submission to the Autumn Statement, taking place on 22nd November, ACS has called on the Chancellor to support retailers with stability on business rates, pragmatism on future wage increases, and a commitment to tackling crime in communities across the UK.
Key measures recommended by ACS in the submission include:
A coalition of hospitality, retail and leisure organisations, including ACS, have written to the Chancellor urging him to freeze the business rates multiplier and extend existing reliefs for a further year at the upcoming Autumn Statement.
In a joint letter, ACS, UKHospitality, British Retail Consortium, British Independent Retail Association and ukactive are warning that businesses, jobs and the future of high streets are at risk without support.
Taking place on 21st November at the National Football Museum in Manchester, our Innovation Showcase is a must-attend event for retailers and suppliers to discover the latest products and services which are set to transform convenience retailing.
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) is supporting Usdaw’s Respect for Shopworkers Week, which aims to raise awareness about the increase in violence and abuse against retail workers and promote the message of respect for shopworkers.
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has announced the shortlist for the 2023 Innovation Showcase, taking place in Manchester on 21st November.
