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New RRP For WKD  

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WKD is to reduce the price of its 700ml price-marked packs (PMPs) from £3.79 to £3.29. The RRP reduction represents a decrease of over 13%. The new price will apply on an ongoing basis: it is not for a limited time nor as a short-term…

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