ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has urged the government to provide Trading Standards with the resources it needs to tackle the multi billion pound illicit trade in tobacco and vaping, ahead of a debate on the UK’s 2030 smokefree targets.
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) is inviting retailers to attend the next Responsible Retailing Expert Group meeting to explore the latest insights on regulatory compliance and responsible retailing.
The Responsible Retailing Expert Group brings together a network of convenience retailers and policy experts to understand the latest developments on upcoming regulations and what they mean in terms of running a convenience store.
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has announced the shortlist for the 2022 Innovation Showcase, taking place on 9th November in Manchester.
The Innovation Showcase is the unique chance for retailers and suppliers to come together to explore the latest products and services set to transform the sector.
This event provides an opportunity for suppliers to showcase a product or service that has been launched in 2022 or will be launching in the future and shows clear innovation in the retail industry.
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) is reminding convenience retailers to ensure that they understand the rules and guidelines which apply to the storage and sale of fireworks.
Retailers must apply for permission to store fireworks from their local trading standards service or fire authority. If permission to store fireworks is granted, then fireworks can be sold within the following dates:
The following information has been provided by Paypoint for retailers on the Energy Bills Support Scheme and redeeming prepayment vouchers.
Energy Bills Support Scheme vouchers will be presented to retailers as a letter from their Energy Supplier or as a bar code on a mobile device. Before processing a voucher please ask for ID, which should match the name and address on the voucher.
Today (27th October) the National Business Crime Centre (NBCC) has launched a series of training videos which have been developed to support and protect colleagues working in the retail sector.
Taking place on 9th November in Manchester, the Innovation Showcase is the unique chance for retailers and suppliers to come together to explore the latest products and services set to transform the sector.
This event provides an opportunity for suppliers to showcase a product or service that has been launched in 2022 or will be launching in the future and shows clear innovation in the retail industry.
A panel of retailers will then offer their expert opinion on each entry.
ACS (the Association of Convenience Store) is highlighting the scale and impact of crimes committed against local shops as part of the National Business Crime Centre (NBCC) week of action.
Earlier this week, NBCC attended ACS’ Heart of the Community conference where they were involved in the new Partner Hub which was set up to provide retailers with the chance to get practice advice and inform them about the #ShopKind campaign.
ACS is delighted to announce Dean Holborn as the winner of the Raj Aggarwal Trophy, a trophy celebrating exceptional community retailing.
Now in its second year, the Raj Aggarwal Trophy was created to honour the memory of independent retailer Raj Aggarwal.
200 retailers gathered in Westminster on Tuesday (October 18th) to hear from policymakers, political commentators, and local decision makers about how the convenience sector can respond to the challenges it faces on levelling up and sustainability.
