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Total Till sales slow but bright start to spring predicted

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Total Till sales growth slowed at UK grocers (+2.7%) in the last four weeks ending 23 March 2025, down from (+4%) recorded in February, according to new data released today by NielsenIQ (NIQ). This slowdown in growth is likely due to fewer celebratory events in…

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