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New discounts for Fed members

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The Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed) has launched a new range of member benefits, including gym membership and holiday savings. The scheme, which the Fed has called FedPlus, also offers cheap cinema tickets, saving on shopping at a range of big stores, including John…

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