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<br /> FREE digital magazine for independent convenience retailers ISSUE 20 DECEMBER 2015<br /> TODAY'S SYMBOL GROUP FOOD TO GO<br /> STEP UP TO MEMBERSHIP ARE YOU MAKING THE<br /> AND REAP THE BENEFITS MOST OF THIS MARKET?<br /> INSIDER KNOW-HOW<br /> MAXIMISE YOUR STORE’S<br /> POTENTIAL<br /> THE POWER OF SOCIAL<br /> YOUR CHANCE TO WIN<br /> HELP FROM THE EXPERTS<br /> <br /> 03<br /> Welcome!<br /> The run up to the<br /> festive season is<br /> an important time<br /> for retailers and<br /> it’s vital to keep<br /> your seasonal<br /> stock centre<br /> stage. 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