Politics
ACS: Major Waste and Packaging Reforms Must Not Be Rushed
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has submitted evidence to a Government committee inquiry on waste, resources and recycling reforms, highlighting the need for proper lead times and planning when making major changes like the introduction of Deposit Return Schemes, extended producer responsibility, and single use plastic bans.
Martin Vickers MP Outlines Support for Local Retailers on Sunday Trading
Cleethorpes MP Martin Vickers has outlined his support for retaining the existing Sunday trading regulations in a visit to a SPAR store in Humberston operated by Blakemore Retail.
Martin Vickers MP Outlines Support for Local Retailers on Sunday Trading
Cleethorpes MP Martin Vickers has outlined his support for retaining the existing Sunday trading regulations in a visit to a SPAR store in Humberston operated by Blakemore Retail.
Martin Vickers MP Outlines Support for Local Retailers on Sunday Trading
Cleethorpes MP Martin Vickers has outlined his support for retaining the existing Sunday trading regulations in a visit to a SPAR store in Humberston operated by Blakemore Retail.
Retailers Raise Concerns over Welsh Bag Charge Proposals
Local shops in Wales have raised concerns over proposals in the Environment (Wales) Bill that would see new regulations introduced on carrier bags and waste disposal. The Bill puts forward the following proposals:
ACS Calls for High Street Support in Business Rates Review
ACS has responded to the Government’s launch of a fundamental review of business rates, calling for greater support for small businesses and high streets.
ACS chief executive James Lowman said: “We welcome this overdue review, and we are pleased that it will take a look at radical options for reforming the outdated business rates system. The review must deliver help for high streets, be simpler than the current system, and offer incentives for investment rather than penalising businesses which improve their premises.”
ACS Calls for High Street Support in Business Rates Review
ACS has responded to the Government’s launch of a fundamental review of business rates, calling for greater support for small businesses and high streets.
ACS chief executive James Lowman said: “We welcome this overdue review, and we are pleased that it will take a look at radical options for reforming the outdated business rates system. The review must deliver help for high streets, be simpler than the current system, and offer incentives for investment rather than penalising businesses which improve their premises.”
ACS Welcomes EU’s Fairer Card Fee Proposals
ACS has welcomed new measures to cap the costs retailers face when processing debit and credit cards. The EU intends to limit the ‘interchange fees’ charged by banks to card providers such as Visa and MasterCard to 0.2% on debit cards and 0.3% on credit cards.
New Food Allergen Display Law Comes into Force Today
ACS is urging retailers to be prepared for the implementation of the EU Food Information for Consumers Regulation coming into force today (13th December).
The law will change the way customers need to be alerted to allergenic ingredients in food, especially loose foods or goods you package yourself. The law is designed to protect customers that suffer from allergic reactions to food, and will be enforced by Trading Standards Officers. Breaches of the law may lead to enforcement action being taken against retailers.