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Rapid roll-out of Asda Express convenience stores resumes

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Asda is continuing the rapid roll-out of its convenience store format with the addition of a further 21 shops by the end of this month (January) Five stores are set to open today in locations including Derby, Stoke-on-Trent and Crawley in West Sussex. The announcement…

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