We're proud to be supporting the hashtag#ShopKind campaign taking place this week to raise awareness of the scale and impact of abuse and violence towards retail workers. 🧵 (1/3)

This week we’re supporting the #ShopKind campaign to encourage everyone to be kind and considerate to shop workers. Shop workers play an important role in society and should not be subject to abuse while trying to do their job. More information: nbcc.police.uk/business.../sh…

We are supporting the joint The British Retail Consortium, Home Office and ACS #ShopKind campaign. Abuse and violence against retail workers in Kent will never be tolerated.❌ #Retail #AntiSocialBehavuour #CutCrime #SupportVitims #BuildTrust

Thank you to The British Retail Consortium for supporting the #ShopKind campaign! Retailers can support the campaign this week by downloading materials from the official National Business Crime Centre website: nbcc.police.uk/business-suppo…

Thank you to UsdawUnion for supporting the #ShopKind campaign! Retailers can support the campaign this week by downloading materials from the official National Business Crime Centre website: nbcc.police.uk/business-suppo…

Thank you to Co-op for supporting the #ShopKind campaign! Retailers can support the campaign this week by downloading materials from the official National Business Crime Centre website: nbcc.police.uk/business-suppo…

We have welcomed the Home Secretary’s Safer Streets Initiative on town centre crime and anti-social behaviour, calling for meaningful action to tackle retail crime, anti-social behaviour and rogue traders. Read more here: acs.org.uk/news/safer-str…

Thank you to Currys for supporting the #ShopKind campaign! Retailers can support the campaign this week by downloading materials from the official National Business Crime Centre website: nbcc.police.uk/business-suppo…

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: acs.org.uk/news/less-3-mo…

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: acs.org.uk/events/heart-c…

Everyone deserves to feel welcome when they shop. ACS’ #EveryoneWelcome guide can help retailers make small changes that make a big difference for disabled and vulnerable customers. If you are a local retail owner, take a look 👉 acs.org.uk/everyone-welco…

We are delighted to announce the finalists for this year’s Raj Aggarwal Trophy! Make sure to get your vote in here: acs.org.uk/events/raj-agg… More information can be found here: acs.org.uk/news/acs-annou…

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: acs.org.uk/news/acs-launc…

The Food Standards Agency has launched a new campaign to help retailers communicate the recommended age restrictions on slush drinks containing glycerol. More information here: acs.org.uk/news/fsa-launc…

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: acs.org.uk/events/heart-c…

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: acs.org.uk/news/acs-outli…

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: acs.org.uk/news/less-two-…

Our Innovation Showcase is a great way to discover the products and trends that are going to change the convenience sector in 2026. Join us in Manchester in October! acs.org.uk/events/innovat…

Shop theft figures recorded by the police have reached another record high, but the reality is still 10x higher. Full reaction here: acs.org.uk/news/shop-thef…