Uma Traders Ltd · Trading as Fresh

Fresh, fair-priced food & drink for every neighbourhood.

We run convenient, well-stocked stores serving everyday groceries, beverages and household essentials – with friendly service and responsible retailing at the core.

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7 daysopen every week
3,000+product lines
Dailyfresh deliveries
Localsuppliers first

Why shoppers choose us

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Everything under one roof

Groceries, chilled and frozen food, soft and alcoholic drinks, snacks and household basics.

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Honest prices

Weekly offers and value ranges that keep the family shop affordable.

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Community minded

We hire locally, buy from regional suppliers and support neighbourhood causes.

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Responsible retailing

Age-restricted products sold under a strict Challenge 25 policy with trained staff.

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Whether you supply products, want a career in retail or just have feedback – we’d love to hear from you.

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About us

A retailer built on trust.

Uma Traders Ltd operates non-specialised retail stores where food, beverages and tobacco products predominate (UK SIC 47110).

Our story

Uma Traders began with a simple idea: a local shop should be dependable, welcoming and fairly priced. Today we apply that idea across our stores, combining convenience with a carefully curated range.

We work with trusted wholesalers and regional producers to keep shelves full and quality high, while investing in our people through training and clear progression.

Our values

Customer first – every visit should be easy and pleasant.

Integrity – transparent pricing and compliant, responsible trading.

Teamwork – we grow by developing our colleagues.

Sustainability – reducing waste and packaging where we can.

Compliance & responsibility

Age-restricted sales

Challenge 25 applied to alcohol and tobacco, with refusal logs and regular staff refreshers.

Food safety

HACCP-based procedures, temperature monitoring and date-code rotation in every store.

Licensing

Premises and personal licences maintained in line with local authority requirements.

Products

What’s on our shelves.

A broad everyday range, refreshed daily.

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Fresh produce

Seasonal fruit, vegetables and herbs from trusted growers.

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Dairy & chilled

Milk, cheese, yoghurts, ready meals and deli favourites.

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Bakery

Bread, rolls and sweet treats delivered fresh each morning.

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Store cupboard

Rice, flour, spices, tinned goods, oils and world foods.

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Soft drinks & water

Fizzy, juices, energy drinks, tea, coffee and water.

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Beer, wine & spirits

Popular brands and local picks. Over-18s only, ID required.

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Snacks & confectionery

Crisps, chocolate, biscuits and on-the-go snacks.

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Household & tobacco

Cleaning, toiletries and licensed tobacco products. Over-18s only.

Careers

Build your career with Uma Traders.

Competitive pay, flexible shifts, paid training and real progression. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Current openings

Previously closed roles

These positions have been filled. Send us a speculative application and we’ll keep you in mind.

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Success stories

Growth we’re proud of.

Colleagues, suppliers and customers who’ve grown with us.

Colleague

From sales assistant to store manager

Priya joined part-time on weekends and, through our paid management programme, now leads a team of twelve.

“They invested in me before I knew what I could do.” – Priya S.

Supplier

A regional bakery doubles output

A family bakery secured a regular weekly contract with us and expanded to a second production shift.

“Fair terms and prompt payment made growth possible.” – Hartley Bakes

Operations

Cutting food waste by a third

Smarter ordering, markdown routines and community donations reduced short-dated waste across our stores.

“Less waste, better margins, happier neighbours.” – Operations team

Customer

The shop that knows your name

Regulars tell us what they value most: availability, friendly faces and a range that reflects the community.

“It’s my first stop for everything.” – Local customer

90%of managers promoted internally
35%less short-dated waste
40+local suppliers
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Details

Uma Traders Ltd (trading as Fresh)
Registered in England & Wales
SIC 47110 – Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating

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Opening hours
Mon–Sun, 7am – 10pm (store hours may vary)

Store / trading address
133 Broad Street
Dagenham, London
RM10 9HP
United Kingdom

Registered office
10 Bourne Avenue
Basildon
SS15 6DX
United Kingdom