ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has appointed Ed Woodall as its new Chief Executive. He will take up the post from 1 March 2026, succeeding James Lowman who announced his departure in September 2025 after nineteen years in the role.
The Welsh Government have announced that they will attempt to get their deposit return scheme ready for launch in time for October 2027 when the rest of the UK goes live.
ACS has criticised the inclusion of glass containers on the Welsh scheme on a “reuse” basis where bottles are returned to be refilled rather than recycled.
The rest of the UK is set to introduce a deposit return scheme for plastic, aluminium and steel drinks containers in October 2027, and has appointed UK Deposit Management Organisation Ltd (UKDMO) to make the scheme work.
The winners of the 2018 Great British High Street Awards (GBHS) have been announced. The awards, run by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government and sponsored by Visa, recognise and celebrate the local achievements of the nation’s high streets.
The independent judging panel selected the shortlisted finalists for the Champion and Rising Star awards. These 38 shortlisted finalists were visited by GBHS judges to assess who would be crowned the winners of the 2018 Awards and the public given the chance to vote for their favourite high street.
The winners of the 2018 Great British High Street Awards (GBHS) have been announced. The awards, run by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government and sponsored by Visa, recognise and celebrate the local achievements of the nation’s high streets.
The independent judging panel selected the shortlisted finalists for the Champion and Rising Star awards. These 38 shortlisted finalists were visited by GBHS judges to assess who would be crowned the winners of the 2018 Awards and the public given the chance to vote for their favourite high street.
