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M&S to close Kent stores

M&S to close Kent stores

15 January 2019

Two long-standing M&S stores in Kent are to close, with scores of staff at risk of losing their jobs.

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Threat to high street stores

Threat to high street stores

15 January 2019

There will be fewer high street stores if this trend continues, say business leaders.

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KEiBA 2019: Time to enter Kent's top business awards

KEiBA 2019: Time to enter Kent's top business awards

10 January 2019

More than 100 business figures gathered for the official launch of the Kent Excellence in Business Awards 2019 - better known as KEiBA.

Town in good spirits as talks be-gin over distillery

Town in good spirits as talks be-gin over distillery

10 January 2019

A town's rich gin history is set to return this summer as plans for a new distillery gather speed.

Meet the cup of tea you can eat - the 'drink and snack in one'

Meet the cup of tea you can eat - the 'drink and snack in one'

10 January 2019

Innovative new product from company behind fruit crisps.

'Worst Christmas' in a decade for high street giants

'Worst Christmas' in a decade for high street giants

10 January 2019

A trade association for retailers has described the Christmas of 2018 as the worst festive period in a decade.

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Luxury cosmetics shop to open in town

Luxury cosmetics shop to open in town

08 January 2019

A luxury cosmetics retailer is set to open a new store in a Kent high street.

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'Where the devil can I get that? I wish Woollies were still here'

'Where the devil can I get that? I wish Woollies were still here'

06 January 2019

It's been 10 years now since "The Wonder of Woolworths" disappeared from town centres up and down the country.

Where are our vegan sausage rolls?

Where are our vegan sausage rolls?

03 January 2019

Nearly 1,000 Greggs branches will receive the new vegan sausage rolls from today, but only one Kent branch made the cut.

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HMV stores at risk as it falls into administration again

HMV stores at risk as it falls into administration again

28 December 2018

Slump in DVD and CD sales fuels major problems for entertainment retailer.

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The Range construction to start next year

The Range construction to start next year

23 December 2018

Construction of a new retail park featuring The Range is set to start next summer - with the homeware giant due to open a year later.

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Aldi set to open next year

Aldi set to open next year

21 December 2018

A discount supermarket’s plans have been given the green light by a planning committee, despite concerns over trees on the site.

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Ex-high street of the year given 'amateurish' paint job

Ex-high street of the year given 'amateurish' paint job

20 December 2018

Councillors say they are disappointed after a former high street of the year was scrawled with an "amateurish" paint job telling people not to cycle.

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Council climbdown over festive charity’s banner

Council climbdown over festive charity’s banner

19 December 2018

Council Scrooges who ordered a charity to remove a banner advertising its Christmas card shop have performed a festive u-turn.

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'Feral yobs are damaging our trade'

'Feral yobs are damaging our trade'

19 December 2018

Extra police will be patrolling a high street over Christmas after complaints from fed-up business owners about fights and damage to their shops.

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Post Office closes without warning

Post Office closes without warning

14 December 2018

Residents have been left in the lurch after a village Post Office has closed without any warning just days before Christmas.

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Why you might find a whale in your stocking

Why you might find a whale in your stocking

07 December 2018

Christmas gifts marking the visit of Benny the Beluga whale to Kent have been flying off the shelves.

Fake courier jailed after conning businesses

Fake courier jailed after conning businesses

06 December 2018

Two businesses planning to take part in the world’s biggest food and drink show were conned by a fake courier who delivered none of their goods.

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The Range reveals plan for huge new store

The Range reveals plan for huge new store

06 December 2018

The Range is set to open a homeware store on a new retail park after plans for a giant Bunnings DIY shop fell through.

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Peacocks store holds 'closing down sale'

Peacocks store holds 'closing down sale'

05 December 2018

Clothing chain Peacocks could be shutting one of its branches after signs appeared in its shop windows advertising a "closing down sale".

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