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In for a treat | In focus

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Treats are a crowd-puller all year round, and with the ‘big night in’ growing in momentum as economic insecurities persist, the convenience store is perfectly placed to provide shoppers with all their needs. The category also represents a critical opportunity for retailers to grow footfall…

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