UK: Retailers plough on despite "challenging" weather
By: Michelle Russell | 20 December 2010
UK retailers have said that their services are continuing to "perform well" despite the heavy snow downfall wreaking havoc on roads this weekend.
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UK retailers have said that their services are continuing to "perform well" despite the heavy snow downfall wreaking havoc on roads this weekend.
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