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Oct 31

ACS Sets Out Latest Developments on Responsible Retailing

ACS has highlighted the upcoming challenges facing retailers on key areas like vaping, HFSS products, digital proof of age, and recycling at its Responsible Retailing Forum.

 

At today’s online forum, retailers and suppliers discussed the latest developments on HFSS in Wales and Scotland, upcoming environmental regulations including the disposable cup takeback scheme, developments in digital proof of age schemes to help prevent underage sales, and how vaping enforcement is being carried out to reduce the impact of illicit and illegal vapes on our streets.

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Plastic Ban Wales
Oct 30

Wales Single Use Plastic Ban Introduced

An ban on single use plastic has been implemented in Wales today (30 October). Retailers in Wales will not be able to sell or supply to customers the following single use plastic items:

1.    Plates – this includes paper plates with a laminated plastic surface
2.    Cutlery – for example forks, spoons, knives
3.    Drinks stirrers – those designed for stirring drinks or liquid food
4.    Cups made of expanded or foamed extruded polystyrene

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Ireland Store Tour & Networking Dinner

Ireland Store Tour & Networking Dinner

26.04.2024
9:16am - 9:16am
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Our Store Tours have been developed to provide you with the chance to take a look at different examples of convenience retailing, learn from others and network with retailers and suppliers along the way.

In February, we will be visiting some of the most interesting and innovative convenience stores in Cork, followed by a Networking Dinner in the evening where you can build on conversations from the day.

Our Store Tour is open to ACS Premier Club, Club and retailer members only.

More details to be announced in due course.

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ACS/PRA Forecourt, Power & Convenience Conference 2024

ACS/PRA Forecourt, Power & Convenience Conference 2024

26.04.2024
9:16am - 9:16am
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The ACS/PRA Forecourt, Power and Convenience Conference brings together experts in the fuel and convenience sectors to outline the next steps for this changing market. With the ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles being delayed to 2035, will this have a major impact on the forecourt sector? How will alternative power provision develop in the coming years? What growth opportunities in convenience are there for forecourt operators? All of this and more will be discussed on the day. 

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Oct 23

Local Shops Welcome New Retail Crime Action Plan to Tackle Prolific Offenders

ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has welcomed the publication of the new Retail Crime Action Plan, which sets out the way that police should respond to and investigate thefts against convenience stores and other retail businesses. 

The Retail Crime Action Plan, published by the National Police Chiefs Council today (23rd October), sets out a series of guidelines for the police on the following areas: 

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Oct 23

Local Shops Welcome New Retail Crime Action Plan to Tackle Prolific Offenders

ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has welcomed the publication of the new Retail Crime Action Plan, which sets out the way that police should respond to and investigate thefts against convenience stores and other retail businesses. 

The Retail Crime Action Plan, published by the National Police Chiefs Council today (23rd October), sets out a series of guidelines for the police on the following areas: 

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Mike Hughes, Head of Research and Insight, FMCG Gurus

Mike Hughes is Head of Research and Insight and has over 17 years’ of experience analyzing consumer trends across the food, drink, and supplement industry. Mike has a particular interest in challenging industry perceptions when it comes to assumptions around how consumers think and behave, as well as identifying new and evolving trends across markets. 

Oct 19

ONS Reports 25% Increase in Shop Theft Offences in England and Wales

New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have seen an increase in the number of shop theft incidents reported to the police in England and Wales over the last year.

Released today (19th October) the figures from the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) show a 25% increase of incidents of shop theft to a total of 365,164 offences in the year ending June 2023.

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Oct 19

ONS Reports 25% Increase in Shop Theft Offences in England and Wales

New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have seen an increase in the number of shop theft incidents reported to the police in England and Wales over the last year.

Released today (19th October) the figures from the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) show a 25% increase of incidents of shop theft to a total of 365,164 offences in the year ending June 2023.

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