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Amazon has opened a âSummer of Footballâ storefront, offering consumers a one-stop destination for everything they need to enjoy the matches in the FIFA World Cup tournament.
New UK retail arrival Joybuy is to hold a âsummer Black Fridayâ promotion that is expected to win trade as consumers hit by the high cost of living splash out on bargains.
Online powerhouse Amazon has opened a fulfilment centre in Northampton and revealed plans for another location in Kettering, marking a ÂŁ1bn investment in Northamptonshire by the retailer.
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