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New staff headsets target small convenience operators

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A new lightweight headset designed for small and medium-size retail outlets such as convenience stores has been launched today at the National Convenience Show in Birmingham. Manufacturer VoCoVo says the VoCoVo Link wearable devices are aimed at improving team communication and safety and enable team…

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