# chris joined (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover chris joined. Page: Feed: --- ## [79: Unpacking the Election Results](https://audioboom.com/posts/8902029) _2026-05-11 · Association of Convenience Stores · ACS: The Local Shop Podcast_ 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. [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8902029.mp3?modified=1778513918&sid=4982918&source=rss) ## [78: Looking Ahead to 2026](https://audioboom.com/posts/8825025) _2025-12-31 · Association of Convenience Stores · ACS: The Local Shop Podcast_ 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:… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8825025.mp3?modified=1767192576&sid=4982918&source=rss) ## [77: Budget Preview 2025](https://audioboom.com/posts/8810136) _2025-11-24 · Association of Convenience Stores · ACS: The Local Shop Podcast_ 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. [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8810136.mp3?modified=1764001099&sid=4982918&source=rss) ## [76: Is AI about to change convenience?](https://audioboom.com/posts/8790601) _2025-10-13 · Association of Convenience Stores · ACS: The Local Shop Podcast_ 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/ [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8790601.mp3?modified=1760367101&sid=4982918&source=rss) ## [75: What Next in the Battle against Crime?](https://audioboom.com/posts/8666720) _2025-03-10 · Association of Convenience Stores · ACS: The Local Shop Podcast_ The ACS Crime Report has revealed a new record level of shop theft, with over 6.2million offences committed in the last year. The report comes on the eve of the second reading of the Crime and Policing Bill, which aims to make a meaningful change to crime in communities. In this episode, Chris Noice is joined by Nisa head of retail Taranjit Dhillon, independent retailer Ben Salvaratnam, James… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8666720.mp3?modified=1741623587&sid=4982918&source=rss) ## [74: Budget Reaction: Big Changes to Employment Costs](https://audioboom.com/posts/8599037) _2024-10-30 · Association of Convenience Stores · ACS: The Local Shop Podcast_ Chris and James talk through the impact of the main announcements in the new Labour Government's first Budget, including employer National Insurance Contributions, business rates, and a new commitment on tackling shoplifting. [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8599037.mp3?modified=1730309870&sid=4982918&source=rss)