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Morrisons and Jempsons partner to launch six new stores

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Morrisons is partnering with independent retailer Jempsons to launch six new stores under its ‘Together with Morrisons’ brand. The first 35,000sq ft store will open in Peasmarsh, East Sussex later this Spring and five more will follow in due course. The ‘Together with Morrisons’ proposition is designed for independent store owners with established local brands …

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