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RIP the Kent high street: How many of these shut-down shops do you remember?

RIP the Kent high street: How many of these shut-down shops do you remember?

21 September 2017

From Woolies to BHS, Blockbuster to Comet, take a trip down memory lane.

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Hot summer helps Shepherd Neame to 'good year'

Hot summer helps Shepherd Neame to 'good year'

20 September 2017

Beer and pub company Shepherd Neame increased profits and revenues as it spent millions on renovating its sites and was boosted by good weather.

Toys R Us files for bankruptcy protection

Toys R Us files for bankruptcy protection

19 September 2017

US retail giant Toys R Us hopes to restructure debts of £3.7 billion, having struggled against competition from groups like Amazon.

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Retailer set to close High Street shop

Retailer set to close High Street shop

19 September 2017

A retail giant has announced the closure of another of its town centre High Street stores, telling customers to shop online instead.

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Canadian wine deal adds sparkle to PM's visit

Canadian wine deal adds sparkle to PM's visit

18 September 2017

A vineyard will send its sparkling wine to Canada after landing a deal with an alcohol buyer as the Prime Minister visits the country.

New store for kate spade new york

New store for kate spade new york

18 September 2017

The luxury handbag brand is to open its first UK store outside London at a shopping centre.

Eye-catching office block ready next year

Eye-catching office block ready next year

14 September 2017

Bosses building a striking new office block say the site will be ready next year - with a dentist and accountancy firm already signed up to move in.

Pensions firm buys stake in Bluewater

Pensions firm buys stake in Bluewater

13 September 2017

Royal London has bought a 7.5% stake in the county's largest shopping centre as investors see retail as a long-term investment.

Town finds its BHS replacement

Town finds its BHS replacement

13 September 2017

A new retailer appears to be setting up shop in the space left vacant by one of this Kent town's oldest stores.

Two new stores for town's shopping centre

Two new stores for town's shopping centre

12 September 2017

One of Kent’s biggest shopping centres has welcomed a world renowned candle maker while a huge British retailer is also set to open later this year.

Jobs fair to offer 2,100 roles

Jobs fair to offer 2,100 roles

12 September 2017

Jobseekers can apply for more than 2,100 roles at a shopping centre this week.

Supermarket sold for £80m

Supermarket sold for £80m

12 September 2017

A supermarket investment firm has bought a Kent shop for £80m - purchasing the store on a 21-year lease.

Snow+Rock to open store

Snow+Rock to open store

12 September 2017

Outdoor sports brand Snow+Rock will open one of its largest UK stores at a shopping centre, creating 20 jobs.

Shares plummet as boss quits

Shares plummet as boss quits

12 September 2017

Troubled toy firm Hornby lost its third chief executive in four years on Monday days after a profit warning.

TV star announced for superstore's grand opening

TV star announced for superstore's grand opening

11 September 2017

Former EastEnders star Ross Kemp will cut the ribbon at a new GO Outdoors store.

Ice cream seller slapped with big fine for illegal trading

Ice cream seller slapped with big fine for illegal trading

08 September 2017

An ice cream salesman is counting the cost of ignoring a court order not to trade from a council car park after being hit with huge fines and costs.

Waitrose pulls out of retail park

Waitrose pulls out of retail park

07 September 2017

A luxury supermarket chain will no longer be opening a new store - set to be Kent's biggest - at a retail park.

Posters spark conservation 'uproar'

Posters spark conservation 'uproar'

06 September 2017

A historian says there has been "uproar" after a business displayed advertising posters in the windows of a listed town centre building

Hornby shares plummet after warning

Hornby shares plummet after warning

06 September 2017

Model maker Hornby has warned shareholders it is likely to report weaker than expected results after poor sales in the summer.

On freeze for a three-week revamp

On freeze for a three-week revamp

06 September 2017

A Iceland store will close for three weeks for a £600,000 refurbishment.

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