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Former SGF president’s family takes full ownership of Pinkie Farm store

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In a significant new chapter for Pinkie Farm Convenience Store, Dan Brown and his family have acquired the shareholding of the Sands family, bringing the operating company, Lothian Stores Ltd, under 100% family ownership. Brown, a former president of the Scottish Grocers Federation, was involved…

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