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What the future holds in store | Review: Talking Retail Live

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Convenience retailers from across the UK gathered at London’s Kia Oval on 27 March to gain valuable insights from, and to network with, industry experts and peers at the inaugural Talking Retail Live conference. Key industry issues and developments were discussed throughout the day, including…

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