ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has welcomed an announcement from the Welsh Government that business rates in Wales will be frozen for 2021/22.
Finance Minister Rebecca Evans MS confirmed today (15th December) that businesses rates in Wales will not be subject to an inflationary increase in 2021-22. It is estimated that the freeze will support around 54,000 ratepayers across Wales, who are not already receiving 100% rates relief.
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) is calling on retailers to share their experiences of retail crime over the last 12 months in the 2021 Crime Survey.
The survey examines the impact that crime has on the convenience sector, looking at how crime is affecting retailers, the number of incidents experienced and how much crime has cost businesses over the last year. The survey also considers the causes of these crimes and the measures retailers have in place to prevent crime in their stores.
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has promoted a number of members of its commercial team.
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) is reminding convenience retailers about its EU Exit Readiness briefing for the convenience sector to help retailers consider how their business may be affected at the end of the transition period on 31st December 2020.
The EU-Exit Readiness Briefing covers three core elements for convenience retailers to consider: trading environment, workforce & people and regulations.
ACS has welcomed the extension of a ban on business evictions until the end of March 2021.
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick MP announced the extension to protections from the threat of eviction, which will give landlords and tenants 3 months to come to an agreement on unpaid rent. The government has made it clear that where businesses can pay any or all of their rent, they should do so.
Launched today (8th December) ACS’ 2021 Welsh Local Shop Report has revealed the vital role that convenience stores play in the lives of customers and communities across Wales, particularly to those who may be more isolated or vulnerable.
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has welcomed today’s announcement that from next October, all National Lottery products can only be sold to customers aged 18 or over.
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has welcomed a report from the Food Foundation which provides an overview of its Peas Please initiative, highlighting the vital role that retailers play in providing their customers with a healthy food provision.
The Peas Please initiative was launched in 2017 and aims to bring together farmers, retailers, and restaurant chains, caterers, processors and government departments with the goal of making it easier for everyone to access and eat veg.
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) is encouraging local shops to get involved with Small Business Saturday 2020, taking place this Saturday (December 4th).
Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots campaign which actively encourages shoppers to ‘shop local’ and support the small businesses in their local communities. The campaign is now in its eighth year and aims to have a lasting impact on small businesses.
Highlights from last year’s campaign include:
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) and University of Surrey’s Department of Marketing and Retail Management have launched its 2021 Convenience Leadership Programme, building on the success of the first programme completed earlier this year.
