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Booker launches new ‘Fit For The Future Guide’ for Londis and Budgens

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Booker has launched its fifth edition of its ‘Fit For The Future Guide’ for Londis and Budgens. Identifying the best opportunities for retailers to grow sales, maximise profits and to help offset cost increases including the 10% increase to the national living wage. The latest…

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