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XQS announces new summer promo

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Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK (STG UK) has launched a summer sampling campaign for its XQS nicotine pouch brand, offering consumers the chance to win an Ibiza weekend and other prizes. Throughout July and August, XQS sampling teams will be live across the nation, giving away…

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