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Developments in Parfetts’ retail offering boosts profits and turnover

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Parfetts has announced turnover leapt 6.7% to £646m in its latest annual results. The employee-owned wholesaler said it has rewarded staff over the year with a record 10% pay rise and an overall 14% bonus. The Stockport-headquartered company attributed the success to focusing on increasing…

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