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Co-op Wholesale multi-year partnership with Roadchef announced

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Co-op Wholesale (whose fascias include Nisa Local, Nisa Express, Nisa Extra or dual branded) has confirmed a multi-year contract with leading UK motorway service area operator, Roadchef. The contract includes bringing the Co-op offering to eight grocery stores, previously operated by Spar, and will see…

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