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Spar expands offering at popular Cornwall store

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A South East Cornwall Spar store has recently undergone a full renovation. The Dobwalls store, owned by Spar wholesaler Appleby Westward, closed for five days throughout November to update its fixtures and fittings, bring in new product lines and increase its square footage. The refurbishment will enable the now 1,850 square foot store on Duloe …

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