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Abu Bakr unveils £1.5m first project in six-site growth strategy

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One of Leeds’ largest independent retailers has unveiled plans for a major £1.5m investment in its historic Hyde Park supermarket. It’s the first project in an ambitious six-site expansion programme announced by the company. Abu Bakr Supermarket has confirmed plans to double the size of…

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