Trade association representing the UK's 50,000+ local shops.
Farnborough, Hampshire
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We are delighted to announce @Zelusdrinks as one of the shortlisted companies for our 2026 Innovation & NPD Showcase, taking place on 25th November at the London Stadium.
For more information and to book your place, visit acs.org.uk/events/innovation…
We are delighted to announce that The Fini Company UK have been shortlisted for our 2026 Innovation & NPD Showcase.
For more information and to book your place, visit acs.org.uk/events/innovation…
We are delighted to announce that @PernodRicardUK have been shortlisted for our 2026 Innovation & NPD Showcase, taking place on 25th November at the London Stadium.
For more information and to book your place, visit acs.org.uk/events/innovation…
ACS has welcomed four new senior appointments to its board of directors from leading businesses in the convenience sector.
More here: acs.org.uk/news/acs-welcomes…
We are delighted to announce the shortlist for our 2026 Innovation & NPD Showcase, taking place on 25th November at the London Stadium.
More info here acs.org.uk/news/2026-shortli…
An important meeting today with the Metropolitan Police, discussing the importance of police response to reporting of shop theft.
Dealing with theft and abuse remains a daily reality for thousands of businesses in the capital.
Great to host @JoshReynoldsSL6 MP at @roliranger store in Ascot. Store visits are an important opportunity for MPs to hear directly from retailers about the realities of running &investing in local shops, including challenges they face from rising employment costs &business rates
A packed room, a lively discussion, and one clear message: more needs to be done to #StopRogueTraders
Thank you to Ed Woodall, @melanie_onn MP, @DuncanStephens9, Debbie Robinson, and Kate Green for dedicating their time and expertise this afternoon at @UKLabour party conference
Heading to the @UKLabour Party conference today? Find us downstairs in the Liverpool Experience Campus, Arena Room Sherwood.
Hear from our brilliant panel on how to tackle dodgy shops and illicit trade on our high street at 3PM.
@melanie_onn @DuncanStephens9
#Lab26 #Labconf
Great to welcome Joe Powell MP to Simply Oriental in Queensway! 🏪
It was a fantastic opportunity to bring the challenges facing local shops directly to government.
🎥 Hear more from Joe about the visit in the video below 👇
Great to welcome @AlexJJNorris MP to Premier Convenience Store Cinderhill this week. 🏪
It was a valuable opportunity to discuss the challenges facing local shops and the important role convenience stores play at the heart of communities.
We've been working with the BBC over the summer on their 'shoplifting takeover' today, supporting with retailer case studies and data on the scale of the impact.
Check out the BBC live blog running all day here: bbc.co.uk/news/live/cqrm9xdp…
ACS has long called for stronger action against rogue traders, and targeting the criminal networks behind them will help create a safer, fairer environment for responsible businesses. 👮♂️💷🚫
Read more here: acs.org.uk/news/acs-welcomes…
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It was great to attend the Association of Convenience Stores’ Heart of the Community Reception in Parliament this week.
The event provided a valuable opportunity to speak to store owners about the challenges and opportunities they are facing.
What happens when responsible retailers play by the rules, but rogue traders don't?
Join us at Labour Party Conference, details below:
📅 Sunday 27 September | ⏰ 3pm | 📍 Sherwood Room
Please contact the ACS team for full details.
Digital Proof of Age is changing in the coming weeks to allow alcohol sales, but the scheme needs to be fully interoperable to be a success.
More here: acs.org.uk/news/interoperabi…
Positive news today on the creation of a new taskforce aimed at high street renewal.
Local shops should be at the heart of these plans, delivering good growth in every postcode.
@Number10press @cabinetofficeuk
The cost of trading is reaching critical levels, with hundreds of millions of extra costs in the last two years alone.
We need action from the Chancellor at the 2026 Budget @hmtreasury @JohnHealey_MP
Have you got a product that's going to change the UK convenience sector?
Entries are still open for the 2026 Innovation & NPD Showcase, one of our biggest events of the year where brands put their best in front of our expert panel of judges. Enter below: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
