Taking place virtually on 25th November, ACS’ 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.
The following companies have been shortlisted:
The Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths MS is confirmed to speak at the launch of ACS’ 2021 Welsh Local Shop Report.
Taking place online on 8th December, the launch event will provide a comprehensive overview of the convenience sector in Wales and explore the vital contribution that local shops make to the Welsh economy and the communities that they serve.
ACS research assistant Phoebe Clifford will present the findings of the 2021 Welsh Local Shop Report and explore how Welsh policymakers can support local shops in Wales.
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has announced the shortlist of companies who will be present at the 2020 Innovation Showcase.
Taking place virtually on 25th November, ACS’ 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.
The following companies have been shortlisted:
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has responded to the Prime Minister’s announcement today of a range of environmental initiatives including confirmation that cars fully powered by petrol or diesel cannot be produced after 2030. Key measures announced include:
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Henderson Technology has developed the award winning EDGEPoS solution and is one of the only worldwide EPOS systems that has been designed by retailers, for retailers.
We provide forward-thinking software solutions for retailers, enabling their business to maintain a competitive edge and ultimately boost profitability.
Products that Henderson Technology offers as integrated with the EDGEPoS system includes:
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has warned that the Government increase in duty rates on tobacco products will drive more consumers to the illicit tobacco market.
Announced today (12th November) the duty rate on all tobacco products will increase by 2% above Retail Price Index (RPI), hand-rolling tobacco will rise by an additional 4%, to 6% and the Minimum Excise Tax by an additional 2%, to 4% above RPI inflation this year.
The increase will take effect from Monday 16th November 2020.
Taking place virtually on 25th November, ACS’ 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.
Attendees will hear presentations from suppliers about products or services that have been launched in 2020 or will be launching in the future and show clear innovation in the retail industry. The innovations will be selected by the ACS Independents Board, and will then be debated and discussed on the day by a panel of leading convenience retailers.
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has published an 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 (the Association of Convenience Stores) is welcoming an announcement from the Government on plans to increase to the value of Healthy Start payments, as part of a number of measures to safeguard children’s food security.
The Government announced a package of measures designed to alleviate child food poverty, including:
