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Spar launches New Year offers to save customers money

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Spar is running a range of January deals by offering various staples from £1.25. From this week, shoppers will be able to buy own-label items, plus household names such as Baxter’s soups and Robinsons squash, all for £1.25. The consumer campaign will last for six…

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