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BP renews UK partnership with Retail Insight to tackle food waste

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BP, has renewed its partnership with Retail Insight, provider of in-store execution software, for an additional three years in the UK, as it aims to further reduce food waste across its store estate while enhancing operational efficiencies. BP operates over 300 convenience stores as part of…

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