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he Association of Convenience Stores has appointed Spar UK boss Louise Hoste as its new chair from November. Hoste will succeed Central England Co-operative Chief Executive Debbie Robinson as chair of the board. Robinson has served as chair since November 2019 and will remain on the ACS board. In addition, the ACS has announced that independent retailer Ramesh Shingadia will be continuing in the role of vice-chair. “I am delighted to be working with Louise as ACS chair. She has been a key part of ACS activity since she joined in 2019. She was a unanimous and enthusiastic choice to become chair. James Lowman, ACS
ACS boss James Lowman said: “Debbie has been a fantastic chair over the last two years, demonstrating incredible commitment to both ACS and the wider convenience sector during some of the most challenging times for retailers in living memory. Under Debbie’s inspirational leadership ACS significantly enhanced our support for both retailers
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and suppliers, and we look to the future in a stronger position than ever. “I am delighted to be working with Louise as ACS chair. She has been a key part of ACS activity from the board since
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she joined in 2019, and she was a unanimous and enthusiastic choice. “Ramesh is as highly-regarded as anyone in our industry and we are delighted he will continue to play a vital supporting
