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Retail Industry Awards 2024 | Winners: Fresh Produce Retailer of the Year – Multiple

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Fresh Produce Retailer of the Year – Multiple Supported by:   Winner: Lidl An emphasis on freshness, customer experience and great merchandising at Lidl has led to double-digit growth in the category over the past 12 months, with quality assurance improvements implemented across one-third of…

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