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Mission possible | In focus: Grocery top-up

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Top-up shoppers typically seek essential items such as milk, bread and eggs. Household necessities like toilet rolls, washing-up liquid and basic cleaning supplies are always popular, as are ‘meal for tonight’ solutions such as chilled or frozen ready meals. Evening treats, including alcohol, confectionery and…

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