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Scottish retailer leaders condemn plans to put booze out of sight

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Plans to move beers, wines and spirits out of sight in Scottish stores are “unworkable” and could threaten the survival of local shops, said the Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed) this week. As part of a campaign to reduce problem drinking across society, the Scottish government is consulting on measures to restrict the position …

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