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Ascona Group launches Nisa Local store at Bristol forecourt

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Ascona Group has opened a Nisa Local store at Bridgwater Road Service Station in Bristol, enhancing its retail offer. Having announced the purchase of the forecourt in October 2023, the former Budgens store recently underwent a significant refurbishment and reopened again as a Nisa Local…

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