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Proudfoot Newby store reopens following significant refit

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The Proudfoot Group has completed a refurbishment of its Newby store in Scarborough. The full-store refit, which began towards the end of 2024, includes new flooring and shelving throughout, as well as a significant extension of the fresh and chilled ranges. The group said it…

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