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C-Store Collective appoints industry veteran as associate director

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C-Store Collective, a strategist and consultancy body for convenience retail operators, has announced the appointment of Martin Swadling as its newest asssociate, effective immediately. With over three decades of experience in convenience store operations and supply chain management, Martin Swadling brings breadth of leadership and…

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