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Co-op Wholesale and Tankerford confirm strategic partnership

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Co-op Wholesale has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with forecourt operator Tankerford, marking a significant step forward in expanding grocery offerings across the UK’s forecourt sector. The collaboration will see Co-op Wholesale become the primary supply partner for the network of Tankerford forecourt convenience stores,…

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