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New limited-edition packs for Signature

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Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK (STG) has announced two new limited-edition designs for its ten-pack tins of both Signature Blue and Signature Original miniature cigars. STG’s UK head of marketing, Prianka Jhingan, said: “The new ‘Signature 1963 Edition’ tins offer real standout on-shelf and tip their…

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