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Partners in Action | Category Advice: On the road again

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Pot snacks and noodles form a category worth £24m to UK convenience stores every year, creating a significant sales opportunity for independent retailers who range and merchandise them effectively. Top tips and advice are available via Unilever’s Partners for Growth category management initiative – just one of several categories covered by the programme – which …

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