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Co-op reveals first store on the UK Defence Estate, at HMS Collingwood

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Co-op has partnered with ESS Defence, specialist provider of foodservice and facilities management to military establishments across the UK, to open the convenience retailer’s first store on the UK Defence estate, at HMS Collingwood. The move forms part of Co-op’s growth ambitions for its franchise…

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