Press Office

ACS is the campaigning voice of over 33,500 local shops. As the convenience store champion ACS supports its members through lobbying, advice on legislation and issues that affect retailers, and through learning and networking events.

Membership of ACS comprises both retailers and suppliers, and the organisation prides itself on its ability to garner information and knowledge from the sector as a whole. This is then used to provide insight and practical help to benefit all members.

The core purpose of ACS is to lobby and champion the convenience store channel through strong leadership and good communication. ACS complements this by providing a range of services designed specifically for local shops to help them develop their businesses. 

All press enquiries should be directed to:


Shane Brennan, Public Affairs Director

01252 515001 / 07921 372978

Chris Noice, Communications Executive

01252 515001

If you would like to be added to ACS’ press release list please contact Chris Noice either via email specifying whether you would like to receive trade news, national news or both, or by calling 01252 515001. 

Our latest releases are below. 

 

 

ACS Publishes Guide to Tobacco Display Ban for Large Stores

31 January 2012

ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has published a guide to the tobacco display ban. The new rules come into force for all large stores (larger than 280sqm of retail floor space) in England on 6th April 2012 and for all other stores on 6th April 2015.

ACS Chief Executive James Lowman said: “The tobacco display ban is a major burden on retailers that is already causing significant disruption and upheaval. Our guide is designed to help retailers with the crucial task of training their staff. This easy to… Read More »

Local Shops Welcome Consultation on Victims Code

31 January 2012

Retailers and staff who are victims of violent crime are set to be treated the same as any other victims as a result of changes to the Victims Code announced by the Justice Secretary on Tuesday. The announcement marks a breakthrough for ACS, which has been calling for clarity and consistency.

The announcement came as Ken Clarke, the Justice Secretary, published a consultation to review the Victims Code. The Victims Code sets out how victims of crime should be supported but at present the provision for business are unclear… Read More »

Environment Minister Announces 10p Charge for NI Carrier Bags

30 January 2012

The Northern Ireland Assembly has announced that is to press ahead with plans to introduce a charging scheme for single and multiple use carrier bags.

The scheme, which is to be introduced in 2013, will initially require all retailers to charge a minimum of 5p for their single use carrier bags. The charge will be increased to 10p in 2014, along with the introduction of a 10p minimum on all multiple use bags.

The phased approach was described by the Environment Minister Alex Attwood as giving customers “time to… Read More »