ACS ISSUES GUIDANCE ON FACE COVERINGS IN STORE
The ACS has issued new guidance for retailers in regards to face masks in stores. Under the new regulations, from November 30th, customers must wear…
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LOCAL SHOPS PLEDGE SUPPORT FOR WOMEN’S NIGHT SAFETY CHARTER
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has signed up to the Women’s Safety Night Charter, reflecting local shops’ commitment to ensuring the safety of people…
PERSONAL CARE CATEGORY PLANOGRAM
Here’s a super handy planogram on how to build your personal care category, from DCS Group! Thank you for providing our members with this fantastic…
LOCAL SHOPS CALL FOR INVESTMENT BOOST AHEAD OF AUTUMN BUDGET
In its’ submission to the Autumn Budget, the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the Government to introduce tax reform measures that will…
ACS: NATASHA’S LAW NOW IN FORCE
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) is reminding retailers about the new allergen law that comes into force today. From 1st October, any food that…
LOCAL SHOPS OFFER SECURE AND FLEXIBLE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ACS has welcomed a new consultation launched today by the Government on enhancing flexible working rights and making the right to request flexible working, a day one…
KEPAK COLLABORATE WITH LEADING PROVIDERS TO GIVE SIMPLE SOLUTION FOR FOOD TO GO
We always talk about Food to Go, we know its growing, even set to hit over £20bn as an industry by 2026. But for us…
BARCODE FESTIVAL RAISES OVER £750,000 FOR GROCERY COLLEAGUES IN NEED
GroceryAid’s industry summer party, Barcode Festival, returned this year (September 2nd) to a new venue, Magazine London with a sell-out event that raised more than…
GROCERYAID SUPPORTS FAMILIES WITH BACK TO SCHOOL ESSENTIALS
More than 3,600 children have been supported by GroceryAid’s School Essentials Grant this year, as the charity records an unprecedented rise in demand for its…
PEOPLE NEED THEIR LOCAL SHOP MORE THAN EVER
Convenience stores, pharmacies and post offices are the services that have the most positive impact in local communities according to a new report from ACS. …
WILL PINGDEMIC HELP OR HINDER CONVENIENCE?
With Covid cases surging, we are seeing a new ‘Pingdemic’ due to the NHS Track and Trace app alerting people who need to self isolate. …
COMPLICATED HFSS RULES EXPLAINED BY ACS
HFSS Restrictions to Come Into Force in October 2022; Will Include Symbol Groups In Scope The Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed plans…
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APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR THE SCHOOL ESSENTIALS GRANT
We know you want the best for your child. At GroceryAid, so do we. We know you want the best for your child. At GroceryAid,…
CONTACTLESS PAYMENT TO £100. WHAT ABOUT CASH?
So the limit for contactless payment goes up to £100. We understand that this was originally increased to £45 during the pandemic as a means…
BUDGET ANALYSIS FOR INDEPENDENT RETAILERS
Rishi Sunak now faces the impossible task of balancing the UK finances, some quick headlines from the budget most relevant to us are as follows;…
ACS provide retailers with guidance and instore posters
Guidance for retailers and colleagues: Colour Posters: Black and white posters: Additional materials: Floor graphics- Window graphics-
