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Dairy delivers | In focus: Dairy

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Although it only accounts for about 3.5% of sales in an average UK convenience store, fresh milk remains an essential category for independent retailers. A classic top-up or distress purchase, it helps bring footfall into the store and drive the wider chilled category, including sub-segments…

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