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Jay Javid’s PGNJ opens 11th store

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Nisa partner PGNJ’s newest store in Rutherglen – Nisa Local Wee Mill – will be the first to take electronic shelf labelling, which includes larger digital displays for promotions. As a nod to its previous life as a pub, there is a walk-in 32 sq…

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