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Scotland convenience retailers ‘deeply concerned’ about illicit vape trade

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The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) has surveyed a section of its membership on the impact of the single-use vape ban, with concern expressed about its impact on illicit trade. The convenience store trade body said that it will continue to work with the Scottish government…

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