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Washington Post
17 hours ago
- Business
- Washington Post
Thieves take $32,000 in candles over weeks, Fairfax police say
In terms of targeting a niche item, perhaps few crimes hold a candle to the rash of retail thefts that broke out this year in Fairfax County, according to the county police. The stolen items were candles, the police said, and apparently fairly costly candles. One small group of thieves stole a total of $32,000 in candles during 15 separate thefts, almost all at stores in the Kingstowne and Fair Oaks sections of the county, the police alleged in an account released Tuesday. The serial candle stealing began in February and as time went on indicated 'a clear pattern of retail theft,' the police said. The headline on the statement issued Tuesday by the police indicated at least the possibility that some of the candles might have been more than the standard paraffin cylinders that may be used for illumination in case of power loss or to survive other emergencies. Nor did they seem the sort used in religious observance, or the quickly consumed candles bitterly addressed by Shakespeare's Macbeth ('out, out brief candle'). Instead, the police statement suggested, they may be the sort that provide a special fragrance and an aesthetic experience. 'Scent Trail Ends in Arrests After $32K Organized Candle Theft Spree' was the headline placed by police on their statement. The statement itself seemed straightforward, and shunned the temptation to offer flourishes anything like 'wick ware whisked away (allegedly).' It appears from the total valuation of the merchandise allegedly taken that these candles, and the scents they may produce, were priced at more than a few cents. Consider the most costly of the thefts. Police said it occurred April 7 in the 13000 block of Route 50, in the Fair Oaks area of the county. The value of the merchandise taken was given by police as $4,319.05. It seemed like the sort of theft that might, at least in a bygone day, have caused a merchant to wax wroth. Waxing wroth, according to an AI overview of information available online, 'means becoming progressively or increasingly angry.' The April 7 theft appears to have netted the largest haul. But, according to the police, 12 of the others also involved merchandise valued in the low four figures. As shown online, the prices of what appear to be high-end candles can easily fall in the range of $50 to $100 each. Such candles may be chosen according to the scent emitted, be made from materials other than wax, weigh about a pound, and come with carefully created cylindrical containers. It is also true that scented candles can be bought for far less. It was not clear exactly how many candles were taken in each of the reported thefts. The first of them was Feb. 10 in the 5800 block of Kingstowne Center, in the Kingstowne area, the police said. Officers went there at 1:02 p.m. and were told that three people had entered a business, taken merchandise and fled in a vehicle. The amount of merchandise taken was listed to the penny, if not the scent, as $1,802.45. The most recent theft that police attributed to the 'organized crew' was May 25 in the 6700 block of Frontier Drive, in the Springfield area. The loss was given as $600, the lowest amount in the 15 thefts police said they have linked. Three people were arrested Thursday in the District in connection with their alleged role in the thefts, the county police said. They said arrests were made by their fugitive tracking and apprehension team, with the aid of U.S. marshals. One of the three was charged with 10 counts of larceny with intent to sell, another with five such counts and a third with four counts of conspiracy to commit larceny, the police said. Police said they were being held in the District pending extradition to Fairfax County.
The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Aldi launches new NEOM and White Company candle dupes for up to £55 cheaper – exact date they're hitting stores
ALDI is launching a luxurious selection of home fragrances this week - including versions of NEOM and White Company candles, for a fraction of the price. Life can be incredibly stressful at times, so it's important to take some time to yourself to relax and unwind. 5 Wellness has become a growing trend in recent years, with influencers and celebrities making large amounts of cash for flogging candles and incense. Many wellness products can have hefty price tags, so for those who want to feel good without breaking the bank, Aldi has the perfect solution. Landing in stores on June 5th, the budget supermarket is launching a selection of "wellbeing inspired" fragrances, with prices starting at as little as £3.99. The collection includes premium candles, reed diffusers and essential oils, "with each scent crafted to help boost well-being". The three scents are 'Joyful', a combination of Neroli, Mimosa and Lemon, 'Peace', which features notes of lavender and jasmine, and 'Balance', which features a blend of rose, lime and black pepper. Aldi's Spa Candle is priced at £3.99, and has been compared to NEOM's Happiness Candle, which is priced at £38, making the budget offering £34 cheaper. The supermarket is also selling a pack of three essential oils for £3.39, a fraction of the price of NEOM's Happiness Essential Oil Blend, which is priced at £23. The bargain retailer is also selling a more premium selection of home fragrances, including a Premium Glass Candle for £9.99. This invigorating candle has been compared to The White Company Tuscan Grove Large Candle, which is priced at £65, making the Aldi candle £55 cheaper. The premium Aldi candles come in either Bergamot and Vanilla, Lemon & Neroli or Mint & White Tea. A closer look at Aldi's new Hotel Collection candles and diffusers The luxurious candles are part of Aldi's Specialbuys range, and can be found in the middle aisle of stores. Aldi launches new Specialbuys every Thursday and Sunday, and feature everything from beauty dupes to garden bargains. However, you'll have to be quick if you want to snap the lavish candles up, since as with all Specialbuys, once they're gone, they're gone. More Aldi Specialbuys And the candles aren't the only bargains landing at the German discounter this week. When's the best time to shop at Aldi? WHEN it comes to shopping at Aldi, the best time to do so depends on what you want to buy. For reduced items - when shops open Red sticker items are rare at Aldi's 830 UK stores, but the supermarket says that none of its food goes to waste so there are some to be found - if you're quick. A spokesman for the supermarket said: "All items are reduced to 50 per cent of the recommend sales price before stores open on their best before or use by dates." That means you have the best chance of finding reduced food items if you go into stores as soon as it opens. Opening times vary by shop but a majority open from 7am or 8am. You can find your nearest store's times by using the supermarket's online shop finder tool. For Specialbuys - Thursdays and Sundays Specialbuys are Aldi's weekly collection of items that it doesn't normally sell, which can range from pizza ovens to power tools. New stock comes into stores every Thursday and Sunday, so naturally, these are the best days to visit for the best one-off special deals. For an even better chance of bagging the best items, head there for your local store's opening time. Remember: once they're gone, they're gone, so if there's something you really want, visit as early as possible Aldi has revealed 36 garden essential products, including Crocs dupes. Prices start at just £1.99 and go up to £19.99, with several top-shelf items for a fraction of the cost you'd pay at big-name stores. That includes Mini Pruning Shears, scanning at Aldi for just £3.99 — a whopping 65 per cent cheaper than Tesco's price. Shoppers can also snap up more luxurious items from the bargain chain, like Solar Marrakesh Crook Lanterns for £12.99 — around £17 less than similar ones at Scotts of Stow. Garden lovers after comfy outdoor footwear might find Aldi's Crocs dupe the perfect fit. The discount supermarket's Summer Clogs will be flying off the shelves for a mere £3.99.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
I lived in America, here's why everyone there is obsessed with Bath & Body Works & the 5 best-sellers from £3
BATH & Body Works has been a scent staple in the US for decades and now the brand is expanding across the UK. After living in the states for five years, I can confirm the retail chain is all it is hyped up to be. 6 From scented candles that won't break the bank to hand sanitisers that brightened up pandemic times, what's not to love? Nothing beats browsing the aisles of Bath & Body Works, picking out candle scents for your friends to guess and basking in the sweet scent of the shop. And now UK shoppers can jump on the fad with several locations across Britain as well as the official Bath & Body Works range also available from Next. And if you're overwhelmed with the extensive selection of signature scents, long-time fans in the US have shared their personal favourites. Jack Hegarty, who is based in New York, revealed his go-to candle buys from Bath & Body Works. "I think the Mahogany Teakwood smells like an expensive men's cologne," he told Fabulous. The scent features notes of rich mahogany, black teakwood, dark oak, and frosted lavender, providing a "sophisticated woodsy scent". It is comparable to the Noir Candle from The White Company, available for £35. This item is said to blend dark wood and cardamom to create a "luxurious fragrance". Jack added that the Eucalyptus Mint scent is another favourite of his as the candle creates a "really chill" atmosphere in his flat. Bath & Body Works trick for cheaper price Bath & Body Works' Mahogany Teakwood Three-Wick Candle is available for £29.50 from Next. Meanwhile, a Single-Wick Eucalyptus Mint Candle will set you back just £20. And the "really chill" selling point is confirmed as the item is advertised as helping with "stress relief". Carly Stern, another US-based Bath & Body Works shopper, agreed that the store's candles are a "real crowd favourite". "They have a bunch of fragrances that have become pretty iconic, and you can get the same scent in a ton of forms — candles, hand sanitisers, hand soaps, creams, room spray, diffusers," she said. And while she joked that the brand's hand sanitisers "have definitely had a moment", its the candles that remain a consistent favourite. "Bath & Body Works fans can get kind of culty and obsessed and have these massive collections," Carly continued. She revealed her favourite scent is Champagne Toast, which she went on to describe as "really light, sweet, and fruity and one of the few candles I've bought multiple times". Black Cherry Merlot is another one of Carly's favourite scents from the brand. "It's a stronger smell but delicious, a nice cherry-raspberry combo," she said. "My other go-tos are Endless Summer, Pineapple Mango, and Frosted Cranberry in the winter." And its not just the classic scents that draw shoppers like Carly to the popular chain. "They also do a lot of special edition fragrances seasonally, and they're known for their sales," she told Fabulous. "People go crazy for Candle Day and stock up." She pointed out that a lot of the Bath & Body Works fragrances are also available under their White Barn line, with more "neutral and classy looking" packaging. One of Carly's favourite scents Black Merlot Cherry is also available as a best-selling hand sanitiser, currently on offer as part of a five for £15 deal. Bath & Body Works are also known for their affordable sprays, available in all their signature scents. The highest-rated sprays among shoppers include Japanese Cherry Blossom, A Thousand Wishes, Gingham, Into The Night, and Warm Vanilla Sugar. You can pick up Bath & Body Works sprays as part of the four for £18 offer right now. And finally, the store's hand soaps are another way to introduce sweet scents into your home. Jack's favourite Eucalyptus Spearmint, available as part of a three for £22.50 offer, has even been compared to Molton Brown's Eucalyptus line. It's perfect for creating a calming spa-like experience in your home at a fraction of the price.
The Sun
7 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Aldi's new £9.99 candle is said to be a dupe of The White Company's £65 version & there's two scents to choose from
THE White Company candles have racked up a cult following, but they come with a hefty price tag. Thankfully Aldi has released a dupe for the £65 swanky candle - and it only costs £9.99. 2 Aldi's new Flat Ribbed Hurricane Candle is said to be a luxe-looking home fragrance that has three wicks. It comes in two scents - Pink Rhubarb and Floral Blanc - and is said to burn for up to 64 hours. The fresh Pink Rhubarb fruity scent is said to offer a 'unique combination of tartness and sweetness' and has 'a hint of sugar to invigorate while remaining comforting.' Meanwhile their 'elegant' Floral Blanc features white flowers for a 'clean' scent to make ' every day feel like a special occasion.' The 700g candle has a sophisticated ribbed glass design, and according to Aldi 'smells far more expensive than it is.' At £9.99 you'll be saving around £55, representing a saving of 85 per cent. You won't have to wait to get your hands on the replica candle, as it is available in Aldi stores from today, May 29. The White Company dupe isn't the only item arriving in Aldi's home fragrance collection. Returning to stores are the supermarket's 'shopper favourite' Revival Candles and Reed Diffusers. The 200g Revival Candle and 100ml Reed Diffuser cost £3.49 and come in three scents: Relax, Serene, and Peace. Aldi is selling a cheap $4.49 item that will transform your garden into a colorful summer paradise The wellness-inspired scents are made from 'eucalyptus and tea' for Serene and 'lavender and sage' for the Peace – which sounds ideal for a calm and cosy summer setup. Meanwhile, their Relax scent is made up of vanilla and rose with 'fresh florals', for a 'romantic and sophisticated' aroma. Each scent is encased in a coloured glass, with the candles offering 40 hours of fragrances and the diffusers lasting up to eight weeks. Those looking to update the scents in their homes will need to hurry though, as with all Specialbuys, once they're gone, they're gone! What are the best Aldi beauty dupes? ALDI has become well-known for its affordable beauty dupes that often rival high-end brands in terms of quality and effectiveness. Here are some of the best Aldi beauty dupes that have garnered rave reviews: Lacura Healthy Glow Exfoliating Tonic Dupe for: Pixi Glow Tonic Price: £3.99 (compared to Pixi's £18) Description: This exfoliating tonic contains glycolic acid and works to gently exfoliate and brighten the skin. It's a fantastic, budget-friendly alternative to the popular Pixi Glow Tonic. Lacura Q10 Renew Anti-Wrinkle Day Cream Dupe for: Nivea Q10 Plus Anti-Wrinkle Day Cream Price: £1.45 (compared to Nivea's £10) Lacura Caviar Illumination Day Cream Dupe for: La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream Price: £6.99 (compared to La Prairie's £292) Lacura Hot Cloth Cleanser Dupe for: Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser Price: £3.99 (compared to Liz Earle's £17.50) Lacura Snapshot Ready Foundation Primer Dupe for: Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer Price: £5.99 (compared to Smashbox's £26) Lacura Miracle Cream Dupe for: Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Price: £3.99 (compared to Elizabeth Arden's £28) Lacura Ebony Rose Face Mask Dupe for: Fresh Rose Face Mask Price: £6.99 (compared to Fresh's £52) Lacura Charcoal Clearing Mudmask Dupe for: GlamGlow Supermud Clearing Treatment Price: £5.99 (compared to GlamGlow's £42) Lacura Velvet Touch Foundation Dupe for: Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation Price: £5.99 (compared to Estée Lauder's £34) Lacura Tinted Lip Oils Dupe for: Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Tinted Oil The White company was founded by Chrissie Rucker in 1994 and began as a 12-page mail-order catalogue from her partner's spare room. As of 2024, The White Company had 70 stores across the United Kingdom.
CBC
28-05-2025
- General
- CBC
Candlelight vigil held for teen who was stabbed in Abbotsford park
Dozens gathered in Abbotsford's Larch Park to light candles and remember 15-year-old Billy Ledoux. He died Sunday after being stabbed, despite life-saving efforts by bystanders and first responders. As Meera Bains reports, his death has shaken the community.
