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Booker launches Shop Locally, Tobacco Club

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Following feedback from Booker’s Shop Locally customers requesting their own Tobacco Club, the wholesaler has duly obliged. Shop Locally, Tobacco Club includes 10 products (including 3 Scotland only SKUs) and is available for all Shop Locally customers. Booker said it is offering these promotions to…

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