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Calls issued for greater recognition of rural retail

New report says shops are often community hubs which deserve better crime prevention, connectivity and infrastructure

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
Rural residents rely on local shops for much more than produce
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Rural residents rely on local shops for much more than produce

Rural shops generated £17.7bn in sales last year according to a new study which has called on them to be better supported in areas of crime protection, connectivity and transport. According to the Association...

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