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Co-op’s early hours home deliveries for England-Mexico game

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The Co-op is keeping 130 stores open for online deliveries until 4am on Monday (6 July) to cater for expected demand during England’s world cup game with Mexico. The Co-op already extended its online opening hours for group stage matches and will continue to offer…

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