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CJ Lang & Son invests in wholesale tobacco price cuts to support Scottish Spar retailers

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Dundee based CJ Lang & Son, wholesaler for Spar stores in Scotland, has announced a significant investment in reducing and matching the wholesale price of 106 tobacco lines. This move is designed to strengthen retailer margins, encourage greater purchasing loyalty and reinforce Spar Scotland’s competitive…

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