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ACS: The Local Shop Podcast

ACS: The Local Shop Podcast

Written by: Association of Convenience Stores
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 Convenience stores are a huge part of the UK economy, employing over 443,000 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.

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Episodes
  • 78: Looking Ahead to 2026

    78: Looking Ahead to 2026
    Dec 31 2025
    Chris is joined by Paul, Daniel, Jordan and Rosie in the ACS team to look ahead to 2026 on some of the key areas that will affect the convenience sector, and the ways that you can get involved with our activity in the year ahead.

    Check out some of the resources mentioned in the episode below:

    Upcoming events: https://www.acs.org.uk/events/upcoming-events
    Policy Tracker: https://www.acs.org.uk/web-portal/briefings-and-advice/policy-tracker
    Crime Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ACSCrime2026
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    21 mins
  • 77: Budget Preview 2025

    77: Budget Preview 2025
    Nov 24 2025
    Chris sits down with James and Ed to discuss what's coming in the Budget, looking at everything from business rates to crime, fuel duty and employment costs.
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    25 mins
  • 76: Is AI about to change convenience?

    76: Is AI about to change convenience?
    Oct 13 2025
    We talk to John Clancy, co-founder and CEO of Galvia AI about how artificial intelligence can change the way that convenience retailers think about their businesses.

    Galvia AI is a sponsor of the ACS Innovation and NPD Showcase, taking place on October 21st at the National Football Museum.

    More information about Galvia is available here: https://galvia.ai/
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    36 mins
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