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North Ayrshire Spar unveils new look at relaunch party

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A Spar store in Lawthorn, near Irvine, North Ayrshire has received a brand new look and feel after being refitted. The 1,646sq ft store has been fully refurbished and now displays new energy efficient refrigeration, new shelving, flooring, ceiling, lighting and internal and external graphics.…

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