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Scotland shopkeepers thanked for helping to raise billions for National Lottery Good Causes

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The benefits to retailers from selling The National Lottery and operator Allwyn’s plans to help Scotland’s high streets were set out by renowned retailer and Allwyn chair, Justin King CBE. He was joined by CEO of the Scottish Grocers’ Federation, Dr Pete Cheema OBE; Allwyn’s director of commercial…

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