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PayPoint tackles shopper footfall conversion challenge

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As operating costs and inflation continue to create pressure on FMCG brands and independent retailers, PayPoint said it is doubling down on its value proposition initiatives to boost sales and add further value for partners across its network of 28,000 independent retailers in the UK. In order to supercharge footfall and increase the chances of …

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