Calls issued for greater recognition of rural retail

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

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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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