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Mini profile: Nisa retailer Whyte’s of New Pitsligo puts community at the heart of success

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Since opening Whyte’s of New Pitsligo in April 2022, rookie retailer Julie-Ann Whyte has battled numerous bumps in the road to create a store that truly serves her community. Like millions of others, Julie-Ann Whyte’s experience of being locked down at home during the pandemic…

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