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Parfetts predicts record sales during World Cup

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Wholesaler Parfetts is predicting record sales of beers, wines and spirits through the football World Cup as fans watch games at home. The employee-owned wholesaler has launched a promotion, styled as a “trade show”, to help retailers maximise margins during the competition, which runs from 20 November to 18 December. The promotion will see offers …

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