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Scottish retailer debuts Avens fascia in Kirkcaldy

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Scottish retailer Zahid Mukhtar has opened his first ‘Avens’ fascia store with the support of symbol group Nisa. Located in the town of Kirkcaldy on the east coast of Scotland, the store hosted a grand opening event in March with local residents joining footballers from…

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