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Taking place on 9th November in Manchester, the 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.

This event provides an opportunity for suppliers to showcase a product or service that has been launched in 2022 or will be launching in the future and shows clear innovation in the retail industry.

A panel of retailers will then offer their expert opinion on each entry.

Book your place at the launch of ACS’ 2022 Forecourt Report and Store Tour taking place on 13th October in Hampshire.

This year’s event will see the launch of the 2022 Forecourt Report, showcasing the latest findings and developments in the sector followed by a tour of a diverse and innovative range of forecourts in the Hampshire area.

Today (29^th September) the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that the location restrictions on high fat, salt and sugar products (HFSS) will come into force on Saturday 1^st October despite calls from the industry to delay implementation.

The Government confirmed that they would be changing the timetable for the introduction of the HFSS rules in response to consumers facing pressure on the cost of living. The implementation dates are as follows: 

Book your place at ACS’ Heart of the Community 2022, ACS’ unmissable annual conference taking place at One Great George Street Westminster on 18th October.

This year’s conference will focus on two high priority areas: levelling up and sustainability and this will be explored through industry experts and senior politicians.

The keynote speaker for this year’s conference is Katy Balls, deputy political editor of the Spectator, who will be providing analysis of the current political landscape and how this affects convenience retailers.

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The government has announced plans to help businesses through the next six months.

In welcome news to UK business owners, the government has announced its new Energy Bill Relief scheme, which aims to help overcome the energy crisis that has been forcing business closures across the country.

The scheme, announced on September 21st 2022 as part of the government’s mini-budget, will limit wholesale gas and electricity costs for business energy customers.

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Llantwit Main Service Station located near Cardiff in Wales is one of two forecourts owned by the family generation of GH Griffiths & Sons Ltd. Situated in a residential area, a favourite with locals and a quick stop for traffic passing on the busy Llantrisant Road, the traditional NISA convenience store trading under the Texaco brand spans an impressive 5,500+ square feet.

The Bank of England will be withdrawing legal tender status of the paper £20 and £50 notes after 30 September 2022, and we are encouraging anyone who has these at home to spend or deposit them at their bank or Post Office.

ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has welcomed the Chancellor’s measures to stimulate growth and cut taxes in the short term, calling for longer term support on energy costs.

Measures announced by Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng MP in today’s mini-Budget include:

The Welsh Government has introduced a Bill which bans or restricts the sale of some of the most commonly littered single-use plastics in Wales, including a ban on plastic bags which are currently subject to a 5p charge.

The Association of Convenience Stores has welcomed the new Energy Bill Relief Scheme, which will support thousands of local shops and other non-domestic businesses for six months from October.