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James Hall & Co announces new ‘Spar Transform’ retailer event

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James Hall & Co will host a brand-new one-day retailer event in April for current and prospective Spar independents. Spar Transform will bring together retailers from across the North of England on Thursday 18 April at the Harrogate Convention Centre, and the event is an…

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