ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has called on the Government to take urgent action to stop the abuse and violence faced by people working in retail just for doing their job.
Jun
27
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Jun
26
Government Publishes Business and Planning Bill
The Government has today (25th June) published details of the Business and Planning Bill as part of its plans to help businesses trade post-lockdown.
The Bill primarily deals with the consumption of food and drink outdoors and modifications to premises licences. Significant proposals in the Bill include:
Jun
23
Prime Minister Announces Easing of Lockdown Restrictions
Today (23rd June) Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined the next stage of changes to the lockdown measures in England.
During the announcement, Johnson confirmed that people should continue to aim to keep two metres apart but where this is not possible they should keep to one metre plus other mitigations such as use of face coverings, sitting side by side rather than face to face to reduce risk of transmission and frequent use of hand sanitiser.
Jun
19
ACS Hosts Roundtable with Retailers and the Low Pay Commission
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has hosted a roundtable with retailers and representatives from the Low Pay Commission to discuss the impact of the National Living Wage (NLW) on convenience stores.
During the roundtable, retailers discussed their experiences with Low Pay Commissioners Neil Carberry and Kay Carberry, highlighting their concerns about the impact of Covid-19 related operating costs to their business, including PPE for colleagues, in-store signage and temporary recruitment of colleagues.
Jun
17
More Speakers Announced for ACS’ Power, Mobility and Convenience Virtual Conference
More speakers have been announced for ACS’ Power, Mobility and Convenience virtual conference, taking place on 1st July 2020.
This morning session will provide the opportunity for delegates to hear from expert speakers as they discuss the issues currently affecting forecourt retailers and some issues that they may face in the future.
Speakers confirmed include:
Jun
16
Plastic Straw Ban Delayed Due to Coronavirus
Environment Minister Rebecca Pow MP confirmed that introduction of new legislation banning the sale of plastic drinking straws, plastic-stemmed cotton buds and plastic stirrers was delayed because of the coronavirus.
Jun
15
Small Business Minister Recognises Vital Role of Retail Sector
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has welcomed a letter from Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Labour Markets, Paul Scully MP which highlights the vital and positive role that the retail sector has played during the coronavirus crisis.
In the letter, Paul Scully MP says: “I would like to echo the comments made by the Business Secretary in his letter of 8 April thanking retail workers who have continued to work in our shops, online and supply chains throughout this challenging period.
Jun
09
Book Your Place at ACS’ Power, Mobility and Convenience Virtual Conference
Book your place at ACS’ Power, Mobility and Convenience virtual conference, taking place on 1st July 2020.
This morning session will provide the opportunity for delegates to hear from expert speakers as they discuss the issues currently affecting forecourt retailers and some issues that they may face in the future.
Speakers confirmed so far include:
Jun
09
Chief Executive's Blog: Changes to Sunday trading won’t kickstart a retail recovery
Few issues divide the retail industry and fire up an emotional response like Sunday trading.
Some see any restrictions on trading hours as fundamentally at odds with a free market, others think it’s outrageous that we allow any retailing at all on a Sunday.
I respect both of those views, but I find myself aligned – personally and on behalf of the convenience stores I represent – with the majority of the public who, time after time, tell us that they support the current compromise of allowing six consecutive opening hours on a Sunday.
Jun
08
ACS Launches New Guidance to Support Unpaid Carers in Local Shops
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has launched new guidance today to support the UK’s 6.5 million unpaid carers, who are helping elderly, ill, or vulnerable friends and relatives.
The guidance helps retailers and colleagues working in local shops to identify unpaid carers, and recommends ways to support them both in-store and through delivery services.
Some of the recommendations for retailers looking to further support unpaid carers include:
