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Brothers open fifth Spar store in Hampshire

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Brothers Rishi and Darsh Patel have opened their fifth Spar in Hampshire, expanding their business with Appleby Westward, the south-west of England-based retailer and food wholesaler for the group. The new Chapel Riverside store is close to St Mary’s Stadium, the home of Southampton football club, and caters for locals as well as matchday business. …

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