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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Karl Matchett

Royal Mail to take over thousands of UK convenience stores

Royal Mail’s owner has bought a multi-million pound stake in another firm, which will see thousands of convenience stores rebranded.

International Distribution Services (IDS), the firm which owns the postal service, has concluded a purchase of 49 per cent of shares in parcel company Collect+, with part of the deal meaning about 8,000 stores will now be branded Royal Mail.

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