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Opening of nearby Tesco Local prompts refit at Guildford c-store

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The opening of a rival convenience store in the neighbourhood was the catalyst for a long-time retailing couple to invest in their shop and show shoppers how independent retail can really stand out from the crowd. Siva and Jamuna Thampoo had been trading under an independent fascia with Nisa for more than a decade when …

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