Tag: ACS
Independents investing millions to stay ahead of competition
Convenience store owners across the UK are investing in their stores at unprecedented levels in a bid to...
ACS lobbies Holyrood on Primary Authority partnerships
The ACS has called for the development of Primary Authority partnerships in Scotland and for the inclusion of...
Trade bodies call for simpler licensing laws
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation and the Association of Convenience Stores have asked for a simplification of licensing laws...
SGF and ACS team up to oppose bottle return scheme
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation and the Association of Convenience Stores have joined forces to voice their opposition to...
New licensing objective proposal causes concern for retailers
The possibility of a sixth licensing proposal aimed at specifically reducing alcohol consumption has led the SGF and...
One Stop joins Association of Convenience Stores
The Association of Convenience Stores has announced that the Tesco-owned franchise One Stop has joined as members. The...
Food allergen display laws come into force
New regulations on displaying allergen information on foods came into force on 13th December with 14 food ingredient...
Supermarkets must shed 20% of estate, say Goldman Sachs
One in five supermarkets must close if the sector is to remain profitable. In a controversial report from...
ACS to vote on granting mults membership
The Association of Convenience Stores is to vote on whether to allow supermarket firms like Tesco and Sainsburys...
Shopping local is becoming normal
The latest ACS Local Shop Report has shown a convenience sector in fine health, with growth of multiple...