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Retail Industry Awards 2025 | Plans for 30th anniversary underway

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Entries are now officially open for the 2025 Retail Industry Awards which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. For the past 30 years, the awards have celebrated the dedication, innovation, and resilience of the UK’s leading grocery retailers. From independent stores to multiple supermarket chains, symbol/franchise groups, and…

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