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Morrisons acquires 38 convenience stores in the Channel Islands

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Morrisons has acquired 38 stores in the Channel Islands from long term partner SandpiperCI. All of the stores are currently supplied by Morrisons in some capacity and 19 operate under the Morrisons Daily fascia. The transaction includes six fuel forecourts. The stores are located on…

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