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Four new Co-op stores launched in a week

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Four new Co-op convenience stores launched at the end of last week, three new Co-op operated sites and a franchise store which forms part of the agreement between Co-op and the petrol forecourt business, EG On The Move. The stores launching were located near Plaistow…

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