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Retail Industry Awards 2022: Winners (independent)

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The Retail Industry Awards 2022 ceremony took place on 20 September at The Brewery in London. The sold out event celebrated the best retailers across the UK. Here are the winners and highly commended in the independent categories. More details about the winning entries will follow soon. INDEPENDENT WINNERS Best Use of Technology – Independent …

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