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Covid Impact Survey Reveals How Stores Have Adapted Since Lockdown
New findings from the Association of Convenience Stores have revealed the challenges faced by retailers and colleagues since the lockdown, and the changes that they have made in store to keep their communities going.
The ACS Covid-19 Impact Survey shows that while two thirds of convenience stores have seen sales increase in the last two months, a third have seen a fall in sales with 26% reporting that sales have fallen significantly.
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Read MoreChief Executive's Blog: The Constant in a Changing World
I’m not sure when we’ll be able to look back and reflect objectively on this extraordinary period in our lives and in the history of the world, the country and our sector. Certainly now – ten weeks on from when Coronavirus truly hit our sector – is far too soon. But we can reflect on what we’ve learned in this time, and I think that times like this reveal more about who we are and the purpose we serve.
Read MoreTrade Bodies Respond to DRS Regulations Passed in Scotland
This week (13th May), the regulations for a deposit return scheme in Scotland were passed by the Scottish Parliament.
From July 2022, consumers will have to pay a 20p deposit on single-use drinks containers made of PET plastic, steel aluminium or glass, which they then get back when they return the container to their local shop or other return point.
Read MoreACS: One Week Until Menthol Ban Comes into Force
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) is reminding retailers about the upcoming ban on the sale of menthol cigarettes which comes into force in one week, despite the ongoing situation with the coronavirus outbreak.
Retailers are still allowed to sell cigarettes described as ‘green’ or with similar names to a previous menthol product as long as the cigarettes themselves do not contain any menthol. If there is any confusion about which cigarettes products may or may not contain menthol, retailers should ask their tobacco supplier.
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HELP CONSUMERS SCORE BIG WITH CADBURY AND MAYNARDS BASSETTS ‘WIN THE CAPTAIN’ PROMOTION
Cadbury is teaming up with Maynards Bassetts this summer in their biggest promotion yet, offering shoppers the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime experience with an international football captain.
Read MoreACS Welcomes Business Rates Revaluation Postponement
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has welcomed an announcement that a revaluation of business rates has been postponed.
The Non Domestic Rating (Lists) Bill 2019-20 was introduced to bring the date of the next revaluation forward from 2022 to 2021.
Today (6th May) Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick announced that the scheduled revaluation will no longer take place in 2021 to help ease uncertainty for firms affected by the coronavirus.
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Read MoreACS Provides Clarity for Retailers on Menthol Ban
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) is reminding retailers about the upcoming ban on the sale of menthol cigarettes which comes into force in two weeks, despite the ongoing situation with the coronavirus outbreak.
From 20th May, the following will be banned:
- Menthol cigarettes (this includes capsule, click on, click & roll, crushball or dual menthol cigarettes)
- Cigarettes or hand-rolling tobacco which has been packaged with flavoured filters or papers
The ban does not affect the sale of:
Read MoreACS Provides Evidence to Parliamentary Inquiries on COVID-19 Impact
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has provided evidence to two Parliamentary Inquiries which explore the impact of COVID-19 on businesses and the food supply chain, highlighting the vital role that local shops have played in feeding communities.
The House of Commons Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s inquiry looks at the impact of the outbreak on businesses and workers.
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