Caribbean Managing Director Stuart Dantzic Elected Vice President Of The BBSA

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Solar shading specialist Caribbean is delighted to announce that Managing Director Stuart Dantzic has been elected Vice President of the British Blind and Shutter Association (BBSA), following formal ratification by members at the association’s recent AGM., following formal ratification by members at the association’s recent AGM.

Stuart has been involved with the BBSA for almost two decades and, after stepping back from the managing committee when he took over the family business, returned to play an active role in supporting the sector. He is currently chair of the Promotions Working Group, which has recently helped guide the BBSA through a major rebrand.

Stuart also serves on the Technical Working Group, which carries out research to demonstrate the performance of the industry’s products in real-world conditions, and on the Training Working Group, which supports skills development and higher standards across the sector. In addition, he represents the BBSA in wider European discussions through ES-SO, the European Solar Shading Organisation.

Commenting on his election, Stuart said:

“The BBSA plays an incredibly important role in representing the UK shading industry. It brings together manufacturers, retailers and installers with a clear collective voice, while helping to drive standards, technical guidance, consumer awareness and wider industry recognition."

“With overheating and energy efficiency now major subjects of discussion, the association’s work feels more relevant than ever. It is a real honour to have been asked to take on this role and to have the confidence and support of my industry peers.”

Andrew Chalk, Director of the BBSA, said:

“Stuart has been a valued contributor to the BBSA for many years and his election as Vice President reflects both his commitment to the industry and the respect he commands among his peers. His experience and enthusiasm will be a great asset to the BBSA as we continue to champion the benefits of shading across the UK.”

As Vice President, Stuart will help support the strategic direction of the BBSA, champion greater awareness of shading and its benefits, support member engagement and help position the association as the authoritative voice for UK shading.

He added:

“Having worked in the shading industry for more than 20 years, and within a family business focused entirely on external shading, this appointment means a great deal to me personally. It is an exciting time for the sector and I am proud to take on this responsibility.”

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Jan 14
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Aldi has recorded its best-ever Christmas, with sales of £1.65 billion (+3% vs. 2024) in the four weeks to Christmas Eve, as millions of shoppers turned to the UK’s lowest-priced supermarket to make their money go further during the festive season.

The supermarket said that price had been the biggest priority for shoppers in 2025, with customers seeking ways to celebrate on a budget without compromising on quality. Ahead of the big day, Aldi committed to beating rivals on the price of a traditional Christmas dinner – part of a £325m investment to lower hundreds of prices throughout the year.

The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket saw total sales increase by over 5% in the week leading up to Christmas, as customers spent around £500m with the discounter. Aldi said 22nd December marked its busiest trading day – as millions of customers flocked to stock up on seasonal items ahead of the big day.

Aldi colleagues handled over 57m transactions over the four-week period to Christmas Eve, its highest ever number.

Demand for its Specially Selected premium own-label range also increased by over 12%, showing that customers were still keen to treat themselves but in a way that offered better value for money.

Popular products included award-winning festive lines such as Aldi’s Specially Selected The Ultimate Wagyu Fat Roast Potatoes, Specially Selected Double Wrapped Pigs in Blankets, as well as Specially Selected White Chocolate Ganache Pinecones.

Shoppers also celebrated with a glass of fizz, with Aldi selling over 5.5m bottles, or 33m glasses, of sparkling wine over the festive period.

Aldi also saw strong demand for home-grown produce, with sales of British-sourced meat and vegetables up as customers supported British during their Christmas shop at Aldi. As a result, shoppers bought 56 million potatoes, 37 million carrots, and half a million turkeys – all sourced from Aldi’s long-standing British supplier partners.

Giles Hurley, CEO of Aldi UK and Ireland, said:

“This Christmas proved once again that a great quality Christmas can still be affordable. We delivered a Christmas without compromise, offering customers award-winning British products at unbeatable prices."

"We’re grateful that more people than ever chose Aldi for their Christmas shop and trusted us to deliver both quality and value during what remains a challenging time for many. I’m immensely proud of our amazing colleagues who, once again, went above and beyond to deliver a wonderful Christmas for our customers."

“As we move into 2026, our focus remains unchanged – keeping prices low and quality high, so that every household in Britain can enjoy amazing food all year round.”

Aldi has been named the UK’s Cheapest Supermarket by consumer champion Which? for the past four years and also retained its Christmas Retailer of the Year crown at the Quality Food Awards 2025 for the sixth consecutive year.

Meanwhile, Aldi also continued its partnership with Neighbourly to support those in need during the festive season, donating an estimated one million meals to local charities, food banks and community groups across the UK.

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