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Parfetts eyes southwards push for Go Local after opening of new Birmingham depot

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The launch by Parfetts of a new depot in Birmingham opens up a “gateway to the south” for the wholesaler’s Go Local symbol group, says joint managing director Guy Swindell. While the branch is initially focused on cash and carry, it will also become a hub for deliveries, enabling further expansion of Go Local, Go …

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