ACS: The Local Shop Podcast

James Lowman is joined by green expert Victoria Robertshaw, Retail Sector Council co-chair Richard Pennycook and net zero policy advisor Sam Lux to discuss what retailers can do to be greener, as well as the new Green Street initiative. Find out more about Green Street at www.greenstreet.org.uk

We're joined by prominent retail and tech investor Matt Truman of investment firm True Global to take a deep dive into ultra-fast grocery models like Getir, Weezy and others that have been making headlines in recent months, and how they might change the convenience sector in the future.

Chris talks to Ed Woodall about the launch of the industry-wide #ShopKind campaign, plus a Sky News interview with James Lowman and Debbie Robinson.

Chris is joined by James Lowman, Steve Dowling and Eleanor O Connell to run through the big announcements from this year's Budget, whether it's good news or bad news for the convenience sector, and what we can expect next from the Government.

Chris is joined by Camelot Head of Retail Operations Julie Brian to talk through the ins and outs of the upcoming change to the age of play for National Lottery products and what it means for retailers. Plus, changes to CBD regulations, and an update on Natasha's Law. Visit the Camelot Retailer Hub at https://www.tnlretailerhub.co.uk/

Chris is joined by James and Ed to talk about whether the business rates system is still fit for purpose, if there's a simple alternative, and what local shops need right now to help them plan for the future.

Chris is joined by Ed Woodall from ACS, Doug Russell from shopworkers union USDAW and Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne OBE to talk through the issues facing retailers when it comes to violence and abuse, how to get involved with the upcoming PCC elections and the #keepingchristmaskind campaign.

Chris is joined by ACS Government Relations Director Ed Woodall to talk through the big announcements in the Spending Review, what they mean for retailers, and what all of this means for the future.

On this episode, Chris talks through the latest announcements on the end of lockdown in December, and Will Nelson joins the podcast to talk through the shortlisted entries for this year's Innovation Showcase.

On this episode, Chris talks through the latest on the new regulations that have just come into force affecting convenience stores, we hear a preview of the latest local radio campaign with James Lowman, and exclusive audio from the Summit Masterclass on making local products a star.

On this episode, we talk about the 2020 Local Shop Report - featuring a discussion with ACS Government Relations Director Ed Woodall and an expert panel from Summit20 including Michael O’Loughlin (SimplyFresh), Loreta Lingyte (The Retail Data Partnership) and Aidan Fortune (Convenience Store). 

Chris is joined by ACS Government Relations Director Ed Woodall to provide initial thoughts on the Chancellor's summer statement and what it means for local shops.

Chris is joined by award winning independent retailer Joe Williams to talk about some upcoming changes to his store in Hook Norton and how his business has fared during lockdown. There's also an update on the reopening of businesses on July 4th, as well as news from Scotland about mandatory face coverings in shops from July 10th.

On this episode of the podcast, Chris is joined by Emma Bould (Alzheimer's Society), Emily Holzhausen (Carers UK) and Sally Wake (Company Shop) to talk about the role of local shops in supporting carers in communities.

On this episode of the podcast, Chris talks to ACS chief executive James Lowman about the impact that the pandemic has had on colleagues working in the convenience sector, the pressures facing workers in the upcoming recession, and the challenges of keeping a sustainable home delivery offer going post-lockdown.

On this episode of the podcast, we hear from James Lowman on new research into how the convenience sector has responded to the lockdown, and there's a reminder about changes to tobacco legislation. To refer yourself for a coronavirus test, the website link is https://self-referral.test-for-coronavirus.service.gov.uk/

On this episode, Chris is joined by James and Ed to discuss what the latest changes to the lockdown rules mean for retailers, whether the Government's view of local shops has improved since the Covid-19 crisis, and what the long term impact for the sector might be.

On this episode, we speak to Amit Puntambekar, a Nisa retailer from Fenstanton about how his business is adapting, and there's a discussion with Harriet English from the Plunkett Foundation on how community shops and pubs are coping with the lockdown measures.

On this episode, we talk to award winning Scottish community retailer Dennis Williams about the success of Broadway Convenience Store's new hardship fund, and retail consultant Graham Soult about what the future looks like for retail after Covid-19. There's also a chance to hear the newest local radio campaign on Covid-19 testing with ACS chief executive James Lowman.

On this episode Chris revisits the upcoming menthol ban with Julie Byers, exploring which products are affected as part of the ban and what retailers need to do to make sure that they are prepared. We also hear a preview of the latest local radio campaign with James Lowman.

On this episode, Chris talks to SPAR retailer David Charman and Costcutter retailer Josie Chamberlain about how their businesses have reacted and adapted in the last few weeks. We also hear a preview of the latest local radio campaign with James Lowman.

On this episode of the podcast, Chris speaks to David Sands about how the David's Kitchen business has had to refocus during the lockdown, and to Richard Inglis about his experience of running three stores in locations that have been hit hard in the last few weeks. There's also a preview of the latest radio campaign with James Lowman.

On this episode of the podcast, we're talking to Ed and James from ACS, Chief Inspector Patrick Holdaway, independent retailer Rav Garcha and Emma Bould from the Alzheimer's Society about crime in convenience stores during Covid-19, and how retailers are going above and beyond to support vulnerable customers.

On this episode of the podcast, Chris updates on the latest news from Government in terms of support for retailers in response to the ongoing situation with COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and speaks to Aman Uppal (One Stop Mount Nod) and Patrick Sewell (Sewell on the Go) about how they're responding to new social distancing guidance. 0:59 - Update on support for businesses 3:25 - One Stop Mount Nod 12:04...

On this episode of the podcast, Chris talks through the Government package of support for retailers in response to the ongoing situation with COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and speaks to award winning retailers Sunder Sandher and Avtar Sidhu about what they're doing to respond to demand. 0:42 - Government support for businesses 4:53 - Sunder Sandher 16:04 - Avtar Sidhu (Sid) 33:44 - Radio interview with J...