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Scapino is back on Lange Nieuw: 'There were many leaks; downstairs was completely underwater'

Scapino is back on Lange Nieuw: 'There were many leaks; downstairs was completely underwater'

The Scapino store on Lange Nieuwstraat in IJmuiden has reopened following a two-month closure for renovations and repairs. Branch manager Bonito van Joolingen noted that the building required significant work due to extensive water damage from leaks.

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