Kiran Paul

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Senior Correspondent at Asian Trader

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Aldi targets more towns with expansion push; eyes Aldi Local stores in Central London

1 week ago | asiantrader.biz | Kiran Paul

Key SummaryAldi’s UK market share hits record 11.1 per cent as store expansion gathers paceNew ‘Aldi Local’ convenience store format planned for Central LondonGrowing competition in key towns for independent retailersAldi UK has unveiled 20 new priority locations for upcoming stores and confirmed plans to grow its Aldi Local format in Central London.
Serial shoplifter jailed for 12 months after spree across South Gloucestershire

1 week ago | asiantrader.biz | Kiran Paul

Key SummaryAnton Varga, 38, jailed for 12 months by Bristol Magistrates after admitting 17 shop thefts and two assaults. Offences occurred over two weeks in June, targeting stores across Downend, Fishponds, and other South Gloucestershire areas.
641 arrested for shop theft in first five months as Essex Police target repeat offenders with CBOs

1 week ago | asiantrader.biz | Kiran Paul

Key SummaryNeighbourhood policing teams are taking a proactive approach to tackling retail crime, using criminal behaviour orders (CBOs) to deter prolific offenders. CBOs aim to address the root causes of offending, such as drug and alcohol addiction, and have already led to successful convictions and jail time for offenders who breach the orders.
Grocery watchdog probes Amazon over suspected late payments to food suppliers

1 week ago | asiantrader.biz | Kiran Paul

Key SummaryThe Groceries Code Adjudicator suspects Amazon breached industry rules prohibiting delayed payments. If found guilty, Amazon could face a fine of up to one per cent of its annual revenue in the UK. The GCA decided to launch a formal probe following complaints from suppliers and further evidence about experiences with Amazon. Britain's grocery watchdog on Friday launched an investigation into whether online retail giant Amazon made late payments to food suppliers.
Disposable vape ban spurs costly and wasteful misuse of prefilled pod kits

1 week ago | vapebusiness.biz | Kiran Paul

Consumers are treating reusable prefilled pod kits as single-use, discarding batteries after each use. Annual vaping costs soar from £1,110 to £2,580 under this trend. Industry calls for urgent consumer education to curb environmental and financial harm. The UK’s ban on disposable vapes was intended to curb environmental damage, but online vape retailer WizVape has raised the alarm over a worrying trend it says undermines that goal, and leaves consumers out of pocket.
Government unveils compensation scheme for victims of Post Office Capture software glitches

1 week ago | asiantrader.biz | Kiran Paul

Key SummaryThe scheme will open for applications in Autumn 2025, with an initial rollout for 150 claimants before wider implementation. Postmasters who used the Capture system and suffered financial shortfalls are eligible to apply, as well as relatives of deceased postmasters or those needing additional support.
GroceryAid announces powerhouse line-up for D&I in Grocery LIVE!

1 week ago | asiantrader.biz | Kiran Paul

Key Summary GroceryAid has announced a line-up of top executives from across the grocery industry for its flagship D&I in Grocery LIVE! event The panel discussion will challenge the grocery sector to maintain momentum in D&I D&I in Grocery LIVE! takes place on 26 September 2025 at the InterContinental London - The O2 GroceryAid has announces a line-up of top executives from across the grocery industry for its flagship D&I in Grocery LIVE! event, designed to unite the sector to accelerate a...
UK Retail Sales Plunge 2.7% in May Amid Weak Consumer Spend

1 week ago | asiantrader.biz | Kiran Paul

Retail sales volumes dropped by 2.7 per cent in May, the sharpest decline since December 2023. Consumer sentiment improved in May, but this did not translate into increased spending. The outlook for consumer spending growth is less optimistic due to rising inflation and a cooling labour market.
FSA warns against slushies with glycerol for children under seven

1 week ago | asiantrader.biz | Kiran Paul

Key SummarySlush ice drinks can contain glycerol as a substitute for sugar to prevent them from freezing solid. The updated advice applies to ready-to-drink slush ice drinks with glycerol in pouches and home kits containing glycerol slush concentrates. Information on glycerol content should be included on the label of these products.
McCammond sisters' SPAR Abbots Cross celebrates successful first year

1 week ago | asiantrader.biz | Kiran Paul

Key SummaryBecky and Lucy McCammond, the sisters who run SPAR Abbots Cross in Newtownabbey, celebrated a successful first year in business with their local community. They hosted a fun day for shoppers to mark the store's anniversary, offering prizes, samples of SPAR's Enjoy Local products, and activities like face painting. They visited Abbots Cross Primary School to educate pupils about supporting Northern Ireland's agri-food industry and promoting local produce and healthy eating.