“Huddersfield’s largest Asian supermarket to open soon in town centre”

A new supermarket is set to open around the corner from Huddersfield bus station.

A large sign has been placed above the shuttered entrance to the premises used to be occupied by the JobCentre in Trinity Street. The sign reads “Umrah Supermarket Coming Soon”.

The proposed supermarket is being advertised on social media as “the biggest Asian supermarket” and “Huddersfield’s biggest halal (sic) food”. A video posted on social media shows the location being set up.

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Yorkshire Live could not contact the supermarket operators.

Umrah Supermarket is a retail chain that sells a wide range of food products from around the world, including Africa, the Caribbean and Asia. The stores sell meat, dairy, fruit and vegetables and baked goods, according to its online profile.

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Grocers in Huddersfield have previously complained about the low number of food outlets in the town centre.

In September, shoppers were left reeling from the announced closure of Farmfoods in Market Street and Iceland in Trinity Street, both in Huddersfield town centre. Shoppers said they found the locations of both stores convenient as both are close to the bus station.

Earlier this year, the Bargain Food store opened in New Street, Huddersfield. The store describes itself as specializing in “wholesale clearance” and has stores across the UK.