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Independents face toughest six months for 30 years, says Nisa chief

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Independent retailers face a “choppy” six months ahead, says the boss of one of the UK’s largest symbol groups, but the longer-term prospects for the sector are good. “It will be the most challenged six months of the last 30 years,” said Peter Batt, managing director at wholesaler Nisa. “But our job as leaders is …

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