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Morrisons introduces ‘new and improved’ terms for independent retailers

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Morrisons has announced the introduction of enhanced terms for its independent retail partners as it continues to grow its convenience business. The retailer currently has circ. 1,700 Morrisons Daily stores – a large proportion of which are owned and operated by independent retailers. With plans…

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