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Captain Morgan GB rolls out tailored support for c-stores

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To celebrate the collaboration between Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold and Pepsi Max, Captain Morgan GB is rolling out a support plan for the impulse channel. To help retailers capitalise on the ready-to-drink (RTD) category, which is currently in 25% growth in Great Britain, the…

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