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Bestway signs new long-term deal with SimplyFresh

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Bestway Retail has entered into a new long-term partnership with convenience store brand SimplyFresh that could see the introduction of dual-branded stores with Bargain Booze or Wine Rack. The new agreement aims to accelerate its strategic partnership with SimplyFresh “as part of its roadmap to…

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