ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has called on the Government to focus on tackling obesity through a partnership approach with retailers and suppliers, rather than instead of imposing a levy on soft drinks. ACS has responded to the government’s consultation on the introduction of the levy.
ACS has responded to the Government’s consultation on its draft regulations for the new ‘Check, Challenge, Appeal’ process for business rates appeals, raising concerns about successful appeals from retailers that could see them paying inflated and inaccurate rates bills.
The ACS Investment Tracker has revealed a mixed picture of investment in Britain’s local shops. Convenience stores across the UK have invested a record £210m in store improvements in the past three months, driven by multiple convenience retailers spending around £9,500 per store. However, investment levels among independent retailers have fallen to their lowest level since the survey began in 2012.
