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Parfetts increases technology investment to help retailers maximise profits

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Parfetts is accelerating its plans to increase its digital offering with new investments in technology to help retailers operate more efficiently and maximise profits. The wholesaler has expanded the capabilities of its app, which now sees 15,000 users per week, according to the wholesaler. The…

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