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Retail Industry Awards 2023 – Multiples and Company-Owned shortlist announced

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With a record breaking number of entries, congratulations to all those who have been shortlisted for the 2023 Retail Industry Awards!  Take a look at the multiple and company-owned shortlisted entrants for 2023. MULTIPLES SHORTLIST Best Use of Technology – Multiple One Stop Henderson Retail Chilled Retailer of the Year – Multiple Aldi Henderson Retail …

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