ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has urged the government to take a pragmatic approach to implementing the measures included in the Employment Rights Bill, which has completed its passage through Parliament. The Bill marks a significant step towards delivering greater protections for workers, but ACS has urged the government to ensure that new measures are workable for local shops and other businesses.
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has urged the government to take a pragmatic approach to implementing the measures included in the Employment Rights Bill, which has completed its passage through Parliament. The Bill marks a significant step towards delivering greater protections for workers, but ACS has urged the government to ensure that new measures are workable for local shops and other businesses.
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Christmas is coming early for some UK shoppers as Southern Co-op spreads joy with a limited time mince pie giveaway to celebrate those with festive themed names.
If you’re a Noel, Holly, Ivy or Carol this year your festive moniker could earn you something sweeter.
On the 9th and 17th December, customers can pick up a free box of delicious Co-op Merry Mince Pies at Southern Co-op's 199 stores, provided their name appears on the official festive list.
ACS is calling on retailers to share their experiences of crime in stores. Make your voice heard by telling us about the impact of violence, abuse, theft and other crimes on your business by taking part in the 2026 Crime Survey.
This survey aims to gather detailed data on the scale and impact of crime across the convenience sector. We want to understand how you are tackling crime, what investments you have made in prevention and detection, and your experiences with the police and the wider justice system.
ACS has responded to the Government's consultation on the ban of energy drinks to under-16s in England, highlighting the need for a 12-month implementation period to ensure that retailers and customers are prepared for the change.
Under the proposals first announced in September, drinks that contain more than 150mg of caffeine per litre would be illegal for sale to anyone aged under 16. Tea, coffee and lower caffeine soft drinks are not set to be affected by the plans.
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) is encouraging more retailers to write to their local MP ahead of the Autumn Budget next week, calling for action on business rates.
The 2025 ACS Forecourt Report has revealed that the UK’s petrol forecourt retailers have invested over £15,000 per store on average per store last year, adapting their stores to include a wider and more diverse range of services for customers.
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Phil Ponsonby has officially started in his role as chair of ACS this month, following on from Ramesh Shingadia who has completed his two year term in the role.
The ACS/PRA Forecourt, Power and Convenience Conference is coming to the British Motor Museum on November 19th. This is a must-attend event for anyone involved with the UK forecourt sector, whether a retailer with one or more petrol forecourts, or a supplier to the sector.
At this year's Conference, we'll be looking at upcoming trends, the impact of new legislation, future store formats and the importance of food-to-go on a modern forecourt site, with a packed line-up of expert speakers.
