ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has welcomed the Chancellor’s support for local shops by extending the 75% business rates discount for retail and hospitality businesses through 2024-25.
22.11.2023
22.11.2023
Autumn Statement: Business Rates Discounts Extended for Convenience Stores
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has welcomed the Chancellor’s support for local shops by extending the 75% business rates discount for retail and hospitality businesses through 2024-25.
Imperial Brands
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Our core tobacco business is built around a comprehensive portfolio of local and international cigarette brands, other tobacco products and smoking accessories that are available in 120 markets worldwide.
21.11.2023
2024 National Living Wage Rate to Reach £11.44 Per Hour
The Government has confirmed that the headline rate of the National Living Wage will rise to £11.44 per hour in April 2024.
Announced today by the Treasury (21 November), the new headline NLW rate will apply to everyone aged 21 and over (was previously 23 or over) and confirms that the Government will meet its target of increasing the National Living Wage to two-thirds of median earnings by 2024.
21.11.2023
Autumn Statement: ACS Urges Chancellor to Support Retailers with Investment Incentives
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has reiterated its calls on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to give convenience store retailers the incentives necessary to invest in the safety, security and long term future of their businesses.
In its submission to the Autumn Statement, taking place on 22nd November, ACS has called on the Chancellor to support retailers with stability on business rates, pragmatism on future wage increases, and a commitment to tackling crime in communities across the UK.
Key measures recommended by ACS in the submission include:
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16.11.2023
Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Sectors Urge Chancellor to Extend Business Rates Support
A coalition of hospitality, retail and leisure organisations, including ACS, have written to the Chancellor urging him to freeze the business rates multiplier and extend existing reliefs for a further year at the upcoming Autumn Statement.
In a joint letter, ACS, UKHospitality, British Retail Consortium, British Independent Retail Association and ukactive are warning that businesses, jobs and the future of high streets are at risk without support.
14.11.2023
Last Chance to Book Your Place at ACS' Innovation Showcase!
Taking place on 21st November at the National Football Museum in Manchester, our Innovation Showcase is a must-attend event for retailers and suppliers to discover the latest products and services which are set to transform convenience retailing.
Matt Clayton, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer, JUXTA
Matt is the commercial lead for JUXTA – A US based corporate start-up bringing new retail formats to retailers using autonomous technology. Juxta was formed in early 2022 and is backed by Vontier Corporation (VNT) – a NYSE listed corporation focused on smarter transportation and mobility. JUXTA’s first product is Nomad - a portable, modular autonomous store which allows retailers to extend their brand to locations unreachable by traditional store formats.
13.11.2023
ACS Supports Usdaw’s Respect for Shopworkers Week 2023
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) is supporting Usdaw’s Respect for Shopworkers Week, which aims to raise awareness about the increase in violence and abuse against retail workers and promote the message of respect for shopworkers.
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