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Universally accepted as the premier award ceremony for retailers in the grocery industry, the Asian Trader Awards hold a special place in my heart.

Every year without fail, as the profiles of the winners are read out and they take their place on the stage, I never cease to be amazed at the resourcefulness, enterprise and dedication these businessmen and women demonstrate to the cause of retailing and service to their community

It is also a great source of pride for me that the event has become a must attend event in the retail calendar. With a unique mix of guests, these Awards are a true reflection of our industry - where managing directors and senior buyers rub shoulders with the cream of independent and symbol retailers.

It is this sense of community and togetherness that makes the Asian Trader Awards a truly unique event.

This year heralds the 23rd annual awards and over these years I have seen our channel flourish and retailers becoming more professional. This is down to the flair and entrepreneurial skills of our readers - your customers - and together we should applaud them all wholeheartedly in these the toughest of times.

I would urge you to join us, your industry peers and the cream of UK wholesale on 9th November in crowning the next generation of entrepreneurial success.