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Research offers more indication that consumers will spend big this Easter

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New research reveals that, while the cost of living continues to bite, the majority of Brits will still be spending money on sweet treats this Easter, with the average spend on eggs and chocolatey goodies sitting at £25.88 per person. The research, conducted by Generation Logistics, a recruitment campaign for the logistics industry, has delved …

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