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PLAYING DEFENSE
Deterring and detecting retail crime is a serious
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RETAILER WINE SELECTIONS
The Beverage Dynamics National Retailer
Wine Panel recommends a lineup of top
quality/value chardonnays.
By Richard Brandes
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CALL FOR ENTRIES
The 30th Annual Beverage Dynamics
Advertising & Promotion Awards competition.
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