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Government Urged to Provide Clarity on Impact of Proposed Disposable Cup Take-Back Scheme
ACS has responded to the Government’s proposals on reform of the Extended Producer Responsibility scheme, calling for clarity on the impact on small stores of a take-back scheme for disposable cups.
Read MoreSmall Business Minister Confirmed to Speak at ACS’ Heart of the Community!
Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Labour Markets Paul Scully MP has been confirmed to speak at the parliamentary reception following ACS’ Heart of the Community conference. The Minister will outline the Government’s plan for local shops and present the Raj Aggarwal Award for exceptional community retailing.
This year’s conference will take place from 11.30am – 6.00pm on 12th October at One Great George Street, Westminster.
Read MoreACS: Time for Ofgem to Implement Long Overdue Energy Reforms for Microbusinesses
ACS has welcomed the publication of a new consultation from energy regulator Ofgem on changes to the way that energy suppliers engage with microbusiness customers.
Measures proposed in Ofgem’s latest consultation would amend the Standard Licence Conditions (SLCs) of energy suppliers to include:
Read MoreACS: C-Store Collective Joins as New Connect Member
ACS is delighted to announce that the C-Store Collective, a panel of industry-leading consultants, associates and experts, has joined ACS as a new Connect member.
With over 100 years of combined experience, C-Store Collective, co-founded by industry experts John Heagney, Jonathan Rons and Mike Igoe, offers a range of services for its retail partners, including:
Read MoreSupplier News: Ubamarket - Retail and Hospitality Trends Report 2021
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In the annual Retail & Hospitality Trends Report commissioned by Ubamarket, national research has uncovered that the desire for retailers to alter their service provision has radically shifted over the past year, there has also been recognition that supermarkets have been at the helm of society during the pandemic, with the study showing that as many as 50% of the British population stating that weekly visits helped alleviate their mental health during lockdown.
Read MoreSupplier News: Fiserv Offer Payment Solutions for ACS members at Exclusive Rates
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Read MoreSupplier News: FMCG and Retail Leaders Join Forces to Boost Flexible Plastic Recycling in UK
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Five of the UK’s largest branded manufacturers: Mars UK, Mondelēz International, Nestlé, PepsiCo and Unilever, have collaborated to form a £1 million fund to help make flexible plastic recycling economically viable for recyclers and easier for consumers.
The Flexible Plastic Fund is a UK industry first and is being led by producer compliance scheme, Ecosurety, with support from environmental charity, Hubbub.
Read MoreACS: All-In DRS the Right Approach, But Challenges Remain for Small Stores
ACS has reiterated its calls for the Government to take into account the challenges facing small stores ahead of the introduction of a deposit return scheme (DRS).
Speaking at a meeting of the Tidy Britain All Party Parliamentary Group, ACS Government Relations Director Ed Woodall outlined how a well-designed deposit return scheme could work for the convenience sector.
Read MoreSupplier News: EnergyBillKill - How to be NetZero & make money for small businesses?
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How to be NetZero & make money for small businesses?
One way to benefit from NetZero is to take advantage of the UK Chancellor’s latest Covid-19 recovery budget that has great money saving benefits for smaller businesses, specifically around energy spending.
Read MoreLast Chance to Book Your Place at ACS’ Responsible Retailing Forum!
Taking place virtually on 25th May, 2 - 4pm, ACS’ Responsible Retailing Forum will explore two big strategic policy issues:
- new regulations on high fat, salt sugar products
- the introduction of new environmental regulations such as deposit return schemes and extended producer responsibility
The Forum will be chaired by ACS chief executive James Lowman and split into two main sessions:
Environment