Convenience stores are a huge part of the UK economy, employing over 365,000 people while serving millions of customers every day. The Local Shop Podcast brings the ACS team together with retailers and industry experts to discuss upcoming trends and the biggest political issues affecting the sector.
70 Available Episodes (70 Total)Average duration: 00:26:06
Apr 15, 2024
70: 200 Years of Cadbury with Mondelez
00:24:36
In this special episode of the Local Shop Podcast, Chris is joined by Susan Nash and Alisdair Hamilton from Mondelez to talk about the history of the Cadbury business and how Mondelez is supporting independent retailers in 2024 and beyond.
Retailers, go to https://www.snackdisplay.co.uk/ for more info!
Mar 27, 2024
69: What is the Government Doing about Vaping?
00:33:03
Chris is joined by James and Ed to talk through the raft of measures that the Government has announced on the vaping category in recent months, the impact that they will have on retailers, and what we might expect next.
Retailers can get in touch with their MP about the impact of the disposable vape ban via the ACS website at https://www.acs.org.uk/disposable-vapes-ban
Mar 08, 2024
68: Celebrating International Women's Day
00:20:45
Guest host Sarah C Johnson is joined by leading retailers Sunita Aggarwal and Charlotte Dant to discuss International Women's Day, the Women's Independent Retail Network and much more!
Mar 06, 2024
67: Spring Budget 2024 Reaction
00:17:08
Chris is joined by James and Ed to discuss the big announcements from the Chancellor's Budget.
P.S. We had some audio issues with this recording, so please bear with us! This is a temporary issue that will be fixed next time around.
Mar 01, 2024
66: Spring Budget Preview
00:37:39
Chris, James and Ed preview the upcoming Spring Budget and discuss the latest developments on the disposable vapes ban.
Nov 09, 2023
65: Operation Pegasus and the Retail Crime Action Plan
00:31:58
James sits down with Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne OBE and National Business Crime Centre lead Patrick Holdaway to discuss the recent developments on shop theft and tackling retail crime.
Mar 15, 2023
64: Budget 2023 Reaction: Where's the Money?
00:21:22
Chris, James and Ed discuss what was in (and what wasn't in) Jeremy Hunt's Budget, including a complete failure of Government to address the cliff edge of energy costs facing convenience stores.
Sep 23, 2022
63: Mini (?) Budget Reaction. Ep 63
00:18:26
Chris, James and Ed talk through the main headlines from Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng's mini-budget, including the energy bill relief scheme, investment zones, tax cuts, and more!
Sep 01, 2022
62: The Energy Crisis Facing Local Shops
00:20:04
Chris is joined by James and Ed to talk through the crisis facing retailers when it comes to energy bills this winter, what can be done to help, and when the next Prime Minister is likely to act.
Apr 14, 2022
61: Talking Wellbeing with Meraki Creative Therapy
00:35:56
Chris is joined by Steve Dowling from ACS and Rebekah from Meraki Creative Therapy to discuss the importance of wellbeing for both retailers and colleagues and some of the things that you can do to prioritise your mental health.
Apr 15 | 00:24:36
70: 200 Years of Cadbury with Mondelez
Mar 27 | 00:33:03
69: What is the Government Doing about Vaping?
Mar 08 | 00:20:45
68: Celebrating International Women's Day
Mar 06 | 00:17:08
67: Spring Budget 2024 Reaction
Mar 01 | 00:37:39
66: Spring Budget Preview
Nov 09 | 00:31:58
65: Operation Pegasus and the Retail Crime Action Plan
Mar 15 | 00:21:22
64: Budget 2023 Reaction: Where's the Money?
Sep 23 | 00:18:26
63: Mini (?) Budget Reaction. Ep 63
Sep 01 | 00:20:04
62: The Energy Crisis Facing Local Shops
Apr 14 | 00:35:56
61: Talking Wellbeing with Meraki Creative Therapy
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