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Give retail the priority it deserves, says industry body

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The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is asking all political parties to make retail a top priority in their general election manifestos. Bira’s CEO Andrew Goodacre said that urgent action is needed from the next government to protect the UK’s independent retailers. Bira launched its…

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