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MPK to convert 11 forecourt sites to Nisa

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Nisa and MPK Garages have signed a deal which will see 11 forecourt sites join Nisa over the next three months. The 11 former Morrisons stores are located across England in areas such as Bristol, Worcestershire, Yorkshire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire. The stores vary in size from 1,000sqft – 3,000sqft and the retail range will focus …

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