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Talysis warns of upcoming ‘DRS shock’ for independent convenience sector

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Specialist convenience insight agency Talysis has warned that the forthcoming DRS (Deposit Return Scheme) introduction in the UK will see the independent convenience sector hit with additional cost pressures, at an already challenging time. Clarity by Talysis data has indicated that stores face a near…

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