Unpacking the Election Results
May 11, 202618mEp. 790
Chris is joined by Ed and Jordan to unpack the commitments made by the winning parties in the Scottish and Welsh elections and how they might affect local shops.
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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.
Association of Convenience Stores hosts ACS: The Local Shop Podcast, a news show with 79 episodes published.
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John Clancy
Founder & CEO · Galvia AI
1 appearance on this show
Gareth Evans
Professor the Hon Gareth Evans AC KC FASSA FAIIA · Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
1 appearance on this show
Taranjit Dhillon
Nisa
1 appearance on this show
Phil Ponsonby
Midcounties Co-operative
1 appearance on this show
Anna Butcher
John Lewis
1 appearance on this show
Susan Nash
Mondelez
1 appearance on this show
Katy Bourne OBE
Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner
1 appearance on this show
Patrick Holdaway
National Business Crime Centre
1 appearance on this show
Rebekah
Meraki Creative Therapy
1 appearance on this show
Steve Dowling
ACS
1 appearance on this show
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