The shopper may take it in hand (3)

I believe the answer is:

bag

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'the shopper' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for bag that I've seen before include "Quantity of game shot in a particular period" , "Sack" , "Container for holding or carrying" , "Gladstone, for example" , "Reserve (colloq.)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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