ACS

There's less than two months until Heart of the Community 2025, taking place at the House of Commons Attlee Suite and Terrace Pavilion.

Read about it and book your place here: www.acs.org.uk/news/less-tw...

We have submitted oral evidence to the Low Pay Commission on the future direction of minimum wage rates, highlighting the impact that rising costs over the last year are already having on local shops.

Read about it here: www.acs.org.uk/news/acs-out...

We have published a new guide for convenience store retailers, outlining all of the different signs and notices that local shops need to display in store to stay on the right side of the law: www.acs.org.uk/news/acs-lau...

Book your place for Heart of the Community, our annual political conference focused on community retailing and the political developments affecting local shops.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to secure yours here: www.acs.org.uk/events/heart...

Retailers are reminded that from 1 October 2025, regulations restricting the promotion of products high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) will come into force in England.

Read about it here: www.acs.org.uk/news/less-3-...

There's just one week to go for our London store tour!
Here's what to expect if you're attending: www.acs.org.uk/news/what-ex...
We're looking forward to seeing you there!

We have submitted evidence to the Low Pay Commission’s consultation on minimum wage rates, urging the Commission to take a cautious approach to future rate recommendations.

Read about it here: www.acs.org.uk/news/acs-urg...

We have welcomed a letter from energy minister Dr Miatta Fahnbulleh MP, announcing that the requirement for retailers to report on their fuel availability as part of the upcoming Fuel Finder scheme will be postponed.

Read more here: www.acs.org.uk/news/fuel-av...

Secure your place at our Heart of the Community Conference Reception, taking place at the House of Commons Attlee Suite and Terrace Pavilion on the 2nd September.

More info here: www.acs.org.uk/news/secure-...

We have welcomed the publication of the Modern Industrial Strategy, released this morning by the Department for Business and Trade.

Read more here: www.acs.org.uk/news/acs-wel...

The Food Standards Agency has updated its advice on slush drinks containing glycerol, stating that children under the age of seven should not consume the products.

We have updated two Assured Advice guides to reflect these changes.

More info here: www.acs.org.uk/news/fsa-upd...

We have responded to new data from HM Revenue and Customs on the prevalence of non-duty paid and illicit products in the UK, calling for continued prioritisation on tackling illicit trade and rogue traders.

More info: www.acs.org.uk/news/illicit...

Enter our Innovation & NPD Showcase, taking place on the 21st October at the National Football Stadium! Successful entries will get the chance to show off their product or service in front of a live retailer audience.

Read more about how to apply here: www.acs.org.uk/news/apply-a...

We are delighted to confirm the stores we will be visiting on our London store tour, taking place in 3 weeks on the 8th July!

Read about it and book your place here: www.acs.org.uk/news/3-weeks...

Don't miss out on our summer Brand Day, taking place at the University of Wolverhampton on the 24th June!

Find out what to expect and book your place here: www.acs.org.uk/news/two-wee...

We are delighted to announce our retailer panel for the 2025 Local Shop Report Launch, taking place alongside our Heart of the Community Conference and Reception this September.

Read more and book your place here: www.acs.org.uk/news/expert-...

We have reacted to the Chancellor’s first Spending Review, welcoming long overdue cash to fund tobacco enforcement but warning that police underfunding will undermine retailers’ confidence in law and order.

Read about it here: www.acs.org.uk/news/spendin...

We are encouraging retailers to get involved with ShopKind week, taking place later this month on the week commencing 30th June, which aims to raise awareness about violence towards shopworkers.

Find out about how to get involved here: www.acs.org.uk/news/prepare...

Applications are now open for the GroceryAid School Essentials Grant, which is designed to help people currently working in grocery and is supported by the Leverhulme Charities Trust.

Find out how to apply here: www.groceryaid.org.uk/finances/sch...

Book your place at this year’s Heart of the Community Conference and Reception, taking place in the House of Commons Attlee Suite and the House of Commons Terrace on the 2nd September.

More information can be found here: www.acs.org.uk/news/three-m...

There's 3 days left to complete our Employment Survey, which aims to understand your views on employment practices: www.surveymonkey.com/r/ACSEmploym...

All answers are strictly confidential and will inform our employment policy work as well as our submission to the Low Pay Commission.

We are delighted to announce that Muller Yoghurt & Desserts will be presenting at ACS Brand Day, taking place on the 24th June at the University of Wolverhampton!

Book your place here: www.acs.org.uk/events/brand...

We have called for more resources for Trading Standards officers to be able to enforce against the rogue traders that are blatantly ignoring the law and selling illicit vapes and other products.

Read about it here: www.acs.org.uk/news/tough-e...

We are encouraging retailers to have their voices heard at this year’s Heart of the Community Conference and Reception, taking place on 2 September in the House of Commons Attlee Suite and the House of Commons Terrace.

Find out more and book your place here: www.acs.org.uk/news/book-yo...

We are delighted to announce that PepsiCo will be presenting at ACS Brand Day, taking place on the 24th June at the University of Wolverhampton!

Book your place here: www.acs.org.uk/events/brand...

We have responded to a consultation from the Payment Systems Regulator on improving the card fees market, calling for more transparency in the way that fees are set and changed.

Read about it here: www.acs.org.uk/news/local-s...

Entries for the Innovation & NPD Showcase are now open! This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your product or service to some of the top retailers within the convenience and forecourt sector.

Read more and submit your entry here: www.acs.org.uk/news/entries...

We are delighted to announce that Takis will be presenting at ACS Brand Day, taking place on the 24th June at the University of Wolverhampton!

Book your place here: www.acs.org.uk/news/book-yo...

We are delighted to announce that Mondelez International will be presenting at ACS Brand Day, taking place on the 24th June at the University of Wolverhampton!

Book your place here: www.acs.org.uk/events/brand...

Take part in our Employment Survey, which aims to understand your views on employment practices: www.surveymonkey.com/r/ACSEmploym...

All answers are strictly confidential and will inform our employment policy work as well as our submission to the Low Pay Commission.