ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has called 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.
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PM Promises Action on Tobacco and Vaping in Party Conference Speech
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has responded to the Prime Minister’s Conservative Party Conference speech, highlighting the convenience sector’s strong record on age restricted sales.
In his speech to CPC in Manchester today, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced future Government plans to change the law on the sale of tobacco so that the age of sale rises by one year, every year. Similar policies are already in place in New Zealand. The Prime Minister stated that the vote will be a free vote and not one that is subject to a government whip.
Book Your Place at ACS' Online Forecourt Report Launch!
Book your place at the launch of our 2023 Forecourt Report, taking place online on 12th October at 10am - 12pm.
The virtual launch event will provide you with a first look at the findings of the report and give you the opportunity to be a part of the discussion as we explore in detail how forecourt retailing looks now and how it might evolve in the future.
Confirmed speakers and panellists include:
Book Your Place at ACS’ Heart of the Community!
Book your free place at ACS’ annual political conference Heart of the Community, taking place on 17th October at One Birdcage Walk in Westminster and followed by a reception on the House of Commons Terrace.
This year’s conference will debate how we can deliver safer, connected and more inclusive local communities and will bring together leading retailers and senior politicians to understand how the political environment will impact convenience stores now and into the future.
Award Winning Retailer Ramesh Shingadia Announced as New Chair of ACS
The Association of Convenience Stores has announced the appointment of Ramesh Shingadia as the new Chair of the ACS board, with Phil Ponsonby (Midcounties Co-operative), Colm Johnson (Booker) and Maria Eaton (MFG) also taking leadership roles on the board.
One Month Until Ban on Single-Use Plastics Comes into Force in Wales
The Welsh Government has confirmed that the upcoming ban on single-use plastics will now go live on 30th October 2023.
ACS Calls on the Government to Address the Rise in Vacant Properties
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has called on the Government to take action to properly address the rise in vacant properties on high streets and in local communities.
During the Spring Budget 2023, a consultation was launched to look into the scale of avoidance, evasion and poor rating agent behaviour in the business rates system, and potential methods to tackle it.
Book Your Place at ACS’ Innovation Showcase, Hosted One2Ones and Networking Dinner!
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.
Local Shop Report 2023: Retailers Investing £646m to Expand Services in Communities
The 2023 Local Shop Report has revealed the significant investments that convenience retailers are making to provide a wider range of services to their customers and to make a positive contribution to their communities.
Book Your Place at ACS’ Responsible Retailing Forum!
Book your free place at ACS’ Responsible Retailing Forum, taking place virtually at 10am - 11.30am on 31st October.
The Responsible Retailing Forum is the chance for retailers and suppliers to come together and discuss the regulatory and responsibility issues affecting local shops.
Attendees of this event will hear from government officials and industry experts about some of the high priority issues impacting the convenience sector and understand the implications of upcoming regulations.
This morning session will look at four key areas: