UK: Aldi scraps Isle of Sheppey plans
By Petah Marian | 7 October 2010
Discount retailer Aldi has scrapped plans for a regional distribution centre on the Isle of Sheppey.
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Discount retailer Aldi has scrapped plans for a regional distribution centre on the Isle of Sheppey.
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