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Retail Industry Awards 2023 Independent shortlist: Meet the finalists

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Independent Shortlist Congratulations to all those who have been shortlisted for the 2023 Retail Industry Awards! Take a look at the independent shortlist below. Best Use of Technology – Independent Sponsored By: Premier Heyside, Oldham, Greater Manchester RaceTrack Pitstop Autoport Services, Premier, Glasgow Tout’s Cleeve, Bristol Warner’s Supermarkets, Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire Chilled Retailer of the Year – Independent Sponsored By: …

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