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Sucha Singh, founding member of Today’s Group, passes away

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Sucha Singh, former owner of Thames Cash and Carry, in Reading and a founding and board member of the Today’s Group, passed away suddenly on Wednesday 1 February 2023, aged 71. He had retired from wholesale some 4 years ago to spend time on his other business interests and to be with his family. Today’s …

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