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Nurture Brands has joined the ACS to accelerate growth in the UK convenience channel, offering the sector a portfolio solution for shoppers seeking healthier, plant-based and sustainable brands.
Oct
07
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Oct
07
Supplier News: Nurture Brands- Plant-Based Nurture Brands joins Association of Convenience Stores to Accelerate Growth
Content supplied by Nurture Brands:
Nurture Brands has joined the ACS to accelerate growth in the UK convenience channel, offering the sector a portfolio solution for shoppers seeking healthier, plant-based and sustainable brands.
Oct
06
Local Shops Welcome Welsh Minister’s Letter to Police on Covid Enforcement
The Association of Convenience Stores has welcomed a letter from Welsh Environment Minister Lesley Griffiths, calling on chief constables across to ensure that there is proper support for the 3,000 convenience stores in Wales when dealing with Covid-19 restrictions.
Oct
06
Commercial Director Paul Chamberlain to Leave ACS After 13 Years
ACS has announced that Commercial Director Paul Chamberlain has decided to leave the organisation, departing in March 2021.
Oct
05
One Week Until Heart of the Community 2020!
Book your place at the convenience and local shop sector’s pre-eminent political event, the ACS Heart of the Community conference!
There is now only one week until this year’s conference, taking place virtually on 13th October, which will bring together convenience retailers, industry experts and senior policy makers to explore how the latest political agenda and legacy of Covid-19 will impact convenience store businesses now and into the future.
Oct
02
ACS Welcomes Call for Evidence on Alcohol Duty
ACS has welcomed a new call for evidence launched by the Treasury and HMRC on the alcohol duty system.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the Alcohol Duty Review in the 2020 Budget, which intends to improve and simplify the current system, as well as reducing administrative burdens on both businesses and HMRC. The review is being undertaken following the UK’s exit from the European Union.
The call for evidence seeks views on a wide range of areas relating to alcohol taxation, including:
Oct
02
ACS/Onward Fringe Event this Sunday: Forgotten Neighbourhoods and Local Parades
ACS is working with think-tank Onward to host a virtual fringe event at Conservative Party Conference this Sunday from 12.30pm to 1.45pm.
Oct
01
ACS Welcomes Progress of Bill to Delay Rates Re-Evaluation to 2023
ACS has welcomed the progress of a Bill in Parliament to postpone the next re-evaluation of business rates.
The Non-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No.2) Bill, if passed, would postpone the date on which the next re-evaluation of business rates in England and Wales takes effect from 2022 to 2023. MPs debated the Bill at Second Reading stage today and was progressed without the need for a vote. The Scottish Government has also committed to delay its 2022 revaluation until 2023.
Sep
29
Entries Open for ACS’ 2020 Innovation Showcase!
Entries are open for ACS’ 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.
Suppliers can enter for a chance to demonstrate their product to a group of the UK’s leading convenience retailers.
Sep
29
Two Weeks Until Heart of the Community 2020!
Book your place at the convenience and local shop sector’s pre-eminent political event, the ACS Heart of the Community conference!
This year’s conference will take place virtually on 13th October, bringing together convenience retailers, industry experts and senior policy makers to explore how the latest political agenda and legacy of Covid-19 will impact convenience store businesses now and into the future.
