Taking place virtually on 23rd February, ACS’ Rural Shop Report launch event will provide an insight into the essential role that rural shops play in their local communities and to the wider economy.
The morning launch event will reveal the findings of this year’s report, providing a comprehensive overview of rural shops in the convenience sector, the services that they offer and the people running the stores.
A UK Government Minister has been invited to provide a keynote address at the event, reflecting on the findings of the report and detailing the Government’s plans to support rural shops.
ACS communications director Chris Noice will present the findings of the report and ACS public affairs manager Steve Dowling will outline the key policy priorities for rural shops.
The event will conclude with a virtual study tour of a rural shop with a leading convenience retailer to find out about the running of a rural store first-hand.
ACS chief executive James Lowman said: “This report celebrates the economic and social role played by rural shops, and this has been more keenly felt than ever over the past year. It is no exaggeration to say that rural shops have sustained communities and saved vulnerable people during the pandemic.
“This launch event will provide politicians, retailers and suppliers with a first look at the data from this year’s Rural Shop Report, which is the definitive report on this vital part of the retail sector.”
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