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Monster retailer support initiative returns for fifth year

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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) and the Monster Energy Co. have relaunched their SalesSupercharged.co.uk convenience retailer support initiative for a fifth year, helping independent convenience retailers make the most of the ever-growing energy drinks sales opportunity – with chances to win epic prizes. Live now, the…

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