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First Morrisons Daily opens with Amacor

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Amacor has today (20 April) opened its first Morrisons Daily in Newton Le Willows, Merseyside with further stores set to open in Bradford and Blackpool next month. The fresh food convenience stores will offer customers a tailored mix of Morrisons own brand products alongside branded favourites. As well as new ranges, the stores have all …

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