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Today we reveal our high street Ultimate Team: Pharmacies, Post Offices and convenience stores. These are the top three local services, as judged by UK consumers in the new ACS Community Barometer. Full report here: cdn.acs.org.uk/public/Communi…

ACS_LocalShops's tweet image. Today we reveal our high street Ultimate Team: Pharmacies, Post Offices and convenience stores. 

These are the top three local services, as judged by UK consumers in the new ACS Community Barometer. 

Full report here: cdn.acs.org.uk/public/Communi…

Delighted to announce the Highly Commended entries for this year's Innovation & NPD Showcase! All will be exhibiting on the day, looking forward to seeing everyone in Manchester on October 21st!

ACS_LocalShops's tweet image. Delighted to announce the Highly Commended entries for this year's Innovation & NPD Showcase! 

All will be exhibiting on the day, looking forward to seeing everyone in Manchester on October 21st!

Congratulations to all the amazing retailers who are winners of the 2025 Forecourt Trader Awards! We’re proud to see ACS members recognised for their incredible work, commitment to their communities, and retail excellence. #ACSCommunity #ConvenienceStores

ACS_LocalShops's tweet image. Congratulations to all the amazing retailers who are winners of the 2025 Forecourt Trader Awards! We’re proud to see ACS members recognised for their incredible work, commitment to their communities, and retail excellence.

#ACSCommunity #ConvenienceStores

The business rates system needs to change. We've called on the Chancellor to act in the Budget to make a positive difference to thousands of local shops. You can get involved by sending a letter to your MP here: acs.org.uk/campaigns

ACS_LocalShops's tweet image. The business rates system needs to change. We've called on the Chancellor to act in the Budget to make a positive difference to thousands of local shops. 

You can get involved by sending a letter to your MP here: acs.org.uk/campaigns

It was great to meet @JodieGoslingMP for Nuneaton to discuss how retail crime is affecting businesses in her constituency.

ACS_LocalShops's tweet image. It was great to meet @JodieGoslingMP for Nuneaton to discuss how retail crime is affecting businesses in her constituency.

🎉 Big congrats to all the nominees in the #RetailIndustryAwards 2025! Proud to see so many ACS retailers recognised for excellence, innovation & community impact! 🏆 #ACSCommunity #ConvenienceStores

ACS_LocalShops's tweet image. 🎉 Big congrats to all the nominees in the #RetailIndustryAwards 2025! Proud to see so many ACS retailers recognised for excellence, innovation & community impact! 🏆 

#ACSCommunity #ConvenienceStores

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Local convenience stores are facing huge obstacles, including the Government’s increase to employer NI contributions and organised shoplifting. I recently had the pleasure of visiting one of our local stores, ran by three generations of the same family, to discuss their concerns.

CliveJonesMP's tweet image. Local convenience stores are facing huge obstacles, including the Government’s increase to employer NI contributions and organised shoplifting.
I recently had the pleasure of visiting one of our local stores, ran by three generations of the same family, to discuss their concerns.

HFSS Promotional Restrictions Come into Force Today acs.org.uk/news/hfss-prom…

ACS_LocalShops's tweet image. HFSS Promotional Restrictions Come into Force Today acs.org.uk/news/hfss-prom…

Book your place at the ACS/PRA Forecourt, Power and Convenience Conference, taking place on 19th November in Warwickshire. This is a must-attend event for anyone involved with the UK forecourt sector! More info here: acs.org.uk/news/book-your…

ACS_LocalShops's tweet image. Book your place at the ACS/PRA Forecourt, Power and Convenience Conference, taking place on 19th November in Warwickshire. This is a must-attend event for anyone involved with the UK forecourt sector!

More info here: acs.org.uk/news/book-your…

Great to welcome @CliveJonesMP to Londis Barkham Road in his Wokingham constituency for a valuable discussion on business rates, retail crime, and local investment.

ACS_LocalShops's tweet image. Great to welcome @CliveJonesMP to Londis Barkham Road in his Wokingham constituency for a valuable discussion on business rates, retail crime, and local investment.
ACS_LocalShops's tweet image. Great to welcome @CliveJonesMP to Londis Barkham Road in his Wokingham constituency for a valuable discussion on business rates, retail crime, and local investment.

Encouraging signs from Government this morning on business rates as they publish a new report discussing ways to incentivise investment through the rates system. acs.org.uk/press-releases…

ACS_LocalShops's tweet image. Encouraging signs from Government this morning on business rates as they publish a new report discussing ways to incentivise investment through the rates system. 

acs.org.uk/press-releases…

Thank you to @morton_wendy for showing their support for local shops at our Heart of the Community reception in Parliament last week

ACS_LocalShops's tweet image. Thank you to @morton_wendy for showing their support for local shops at our Heart of the Community reception in Parliament last week

Thank you to @TweetingCollins for showing their support for local shops at our Heart of the Community reception in Parliament last week

ACS_LocalShops's tweet image. Thank you to @TweetingCollins for showing their support for local shops at our Heart of the Community reception in Parliament last week

Thank you to @switherdenMP for showing their support for local shops at our Heart of the Community reception in Parliament last week

ACS_LocalShops's tweet image. Thank you to @switherdenMP for showing their support for local shops at our Heart of the Community reception in Parliament last week

Thank you to @StephenGethins for showing their support for local shops at our Heart of the Community reception in Parliament last week

ACS_LocalShops's tweet image. Thank you to @StephenGethins for showing their support for local shops at our Heart of the Community reception in Parliament last week

Thank you to @Rebecca_SPaul for showing their support for local shops at our Heart of the Community reception in Parliament last week

ACS_LocalShops's tweet image. Thank you to @Rebecca_SPaul  for showing their support for local shops at our Heart of the Community reception in Parliament last week

Thank you to @pritipatel for showing their support for local shops at our Heart of the Community reception in Parliament last week

ACS_LocalShops's tweet image. Thank you to @pritipatel for showing their support for local shops at our Heart of the Community reception in Parliament last week

Thank you to @MWheelerMP for showing their support for local shops at our Heart of the Community reception in Parliament last week

ACS_LocalShops's tweet image. Thank you to @MWheelerMP for showing their support for local shops at our Heart of the Community reception in Parliament last week

Thank you to @MattWestern_ for showing their support for local shops at our Heart of the Community reception in Parliament last week

ACS_LocalShops's tweet image. Thank you to @MattWestern_  for showing their support for local shops at our Heart of the Community reception in Parliament last week

Thank you to @RTHondavehanson for showing their support for local shops at our Heart of the Community reception in Parliament last week

ACS_LocalShops's tweet image. Thank you to @RTHondavehanson  for showing their support for local shops at our Heart of the Community reception in Parliament last week

Thank you to @LizTwistMP for showing their support for local shops at our Heart of the Community reception in Parliament last week

ACS_LocalShops's tweet image. Thank you to @LizTwistMP for showing their support for local shops at our Heart of the Community reception in Parliament last week

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