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New ATM Tracker Reveals Shift Away from Free to Use Machines
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has written to the Economic Secretary to the Treasury Andrew Griffith MP calling for action to protect access to cash cross the UK, highlighting the increasing number of convenience retailers being forced to switch from free-to-use ATMs to charged ATMs.
Read MoreSupplier News: Quail Digital has Achieved a King’s Award for Enterprise
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Quail Digital has been honoured as a winner of the first ever King’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category.
Quail Digital is one of 148 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise. Announced today (Friday 21 April), Quail Digital has been recognised for excelling in international trade. A total of 78 International Trade recipients have been honoured this year.
Read MoreTechnology Showcase Shortlist Announced!
ACS has announced the shortlist for the 2023 Technology Showcase, taking place on 16th May at the Everyman Broadgate cinema in London.
The Technology Showcase provides a unique opportunity for retailers to find out about new technology solutions that have either been recently launched or will be launched in the future by suppliers.
Read MoreScottish Deposit Return Scheme Delayed Until March 2024
Today (18th April) Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf MSP announced that there will be a delay to the introduction of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), as part of a speech on his priorities for government over the next three years.
The Scottish Deposit Return Scheme was due to go live on 16th August but will now be delayed until 1st March 2024. England, Wales and Northern Ireland have also announced plans for a Deposit Return Scheme, coming into force in 2025.
Read MoreShopKind Campaign Reveals Pressures Facing Shopworkers During Cost of Living Crisis
New consumer polling conducted for the #ShopKind campaign has revealed that more than one in three people believe that shopping has become more frustrating as a result of the cost of living crisis and 36% of customers have personally witnessed a shopworker being verbally or physically abused by another customer.
Read MoreACS Calls on Retailers to Take Part in the 2023 National Living Wage Survey
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) is calling on retailers to take part in its annual National Living Wage survey.
The findings of the survey will inform ACS’ employment policy work over the coming year, including ACS’ submission to the Low Pay Commission.
The Low Pay Commission currently estimates that the National Living Wage (NLW) will be in the range of £10.90 and £11.43 with a central estimate of £11.16, to meet the Government’s target to reach two-thirds of median earnings by 2024.
The Low Pay Commission’s consultation is seeking views on:
Read MoreSupplier News: The Wholesale Marketplace that Reduces Your Product Cost up to 50%
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ShelfNow has built a new way to distribute food & beverage products which makes product sourcing more transparent and up to 50% cheaper than the traditional wholesalers.
The wholesale marketplace enables buyers in retail and food service to order unique food & beverage products directly from smaller, high-quality, UK and EU producers. Designed to make F&B procurement more affordable and curated, while offering payment credit terms of up to 60 days and marketplace support.
Read MoreLocal Shops Welcome Government Plan to Encourage Smokers to Swap Cigarettes for Vapes
Today (11th April) the Health Minister Neil O’Brien has announced plans to introduce a new scheme encouraging smokers to swap cigarettes for vapes, as part of a series of measures to help the Government meet its smokefree 2030 target.
Key measures announced include:
Read MoreACS Calls on Retailers to Take Part in the 2023 National Living Wage Survey
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) is calling on retailers to take part in its annual National Living Wage survey.
The findings of the survey will inform ACS’ employment policy work over the coming year, including ACS’ submission to the Low Pay Commission.
The Low Pay Commission currently estimates that the National Living Wage (NLW) will be in the range of £10.90 and £11.43 with a central estimate of £11.16, to meet the Government’s target to reach two-thirds of median earnings by 2024.
The Low Pay Commission’s consultation is seeking views on:
Read MoreBook Your Place at ACS’ Technology Showcase, Hosted One2Ones and Networking Dinner!
Book your place at ACS’ Technology Showcase, Hosted One2Ones and Networking Dinner, taking place on 16th May in London.
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