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Second annual Spar Scotland Awards launch

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Following last year’s inaugural Spar Scotland Awards, the event is taking place again at the annual Spar Scotland tradeshow on 28 September 2023 in Aviemore. Launching in the coming weeks a new category – Supplier of the Year – has been added to this year’s list. This award category is open to all CJ Lang …

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