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Guinness launches competition for stand-out staff

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Guinness, the Official Beer and Official Non-Alcoholic Beer partner of the Premier League, has launched a new competition for convenience store owners – offering the chance to reward stand-out staff with a Premier League experience. With 80% of retailers actively supporting their local communities, the…

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