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Philip Morris begins IQOS Originals Duo roll-out

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Philip Morris Limited (PML), the affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI) in the UK and Ireland, has commenced the roll-out of IQOS Originals Duo, a revamped and renamed version of IQOS 3 Duo to indirect retail channels in the UK. As part of the IQOS portfolio, IQOS Originals Duo combines revamped design features with Philip …

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