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Work starts on building new superstore

Work starts on building new superstore

05 April 2017

A new Lidl store is due to open at a retail park at the end of the year.

Slick takeover at crisps and oil maker

Slick takeover at crisps and oil maker

04 April 2017

A crisps and oils company which uses crops grown at one of Kent’s best-known estates has been taken over by an up-and-coming foodie from the county.

Morleys moves into former BHS

Morleys moves into former BHS

04 April 2017

A department store will create 100 jobs in a shopping centre and is holding two weeks of events to mark its opening.

Baby oysters begin six year growth cycle

Baby oysters begin six year growth cycle

04 April 2017

A seaside fishery will import two million oyster seeds from France this year.

Paper mill plugs pension gap

Paper mill plugs pension gap

04 April 2017

A paper mill increased sales by 10% to £54.4 million helping it plug a gap in its pension scheme.

Soft toy designer’s profits fall

Soft toy designer’s profits fall

04 April 2017

Teddy bear designer Keel Toys suffered a 42% fall in pre-tax profits to £1.4m.

Karen Millen declared bankrupt

Karen Millen declared bankrupt

01 April 2017

World-famous fashion designer Karen Millen has been declared bankrupt.

Unique images of progress of town development

Unique images of progress of town development

28 March 2017

Video has been put out showing the progress of a town's major retail and leisure development.

Villagers' plans for old bus depot

Villagers' plans for old bus depot

24 March 2017

Campaigners want to buy an abandoned seaside bus depot site to build shops and affordable housing.

'Co-op facelift is blighting my dry cleaning business'

'Co-op facelift is blighting my dry cleaning business'

24 March 2017

A grandmother who was forced to take two years off work to battle cancer says she is losing money due to major refurbishments at a nearby store.

New showroom unveiled at Ford dealership

New showroom unveiled at Ford dealership

23 March 2017

A new-look has been launched at one of Maidstone's oldest businesses.

Mystery items found in new jacket pocket

Mystery items found in new jacket pocket

21 March 2017

A shopper bought a brand new jacket from a sports shop... only to find cigarettes, a lighter, bank statements and medical records in the pockets.

Food hall to open

Food hall to open

20 March 2017

A garden centre will open a new food hall this weekend selling produce from Kent suppliers.

Unwelcome delivery for Post Office staff

Unwelcome delivery for Post Office staff

19 March 2017

News that Staplehurst Post Office may be on the move has come as a shock to customers - and staff!

Record shop expands thanks to booming business

Record shop expands thanks to booming business

18 March 2017

An old school vinyl record store has been such a success the owners have had to move into a bigger store.

Jaguar Land Rover showroom to create 20 jobs

Jaguar Land Rover showroom to create 20 jobs

17 March 2017

A long-established car dealership is to open a £9 million retail centre where it will relocate 60 staff and create new roles.

Free food bonanza as supermarket war erupts

Free food bonanza as supermarket war erupts

16 March 2017

People are lapping up free hot dogs, bacon sandwiches and doughnuts as a new food store opens just yards from a rival supermarket.

New furniture shop set to open

New furniture shop set to open

15 March 2017

A furniture retailer will be joining the other new units at a retail park.

Rimmel factory poised to expand

Rimmel factory poised to expand

15 March 2017

The cosmetics giant has submitted a planning application to grow its factory in the county.

Sales put icing on dessert firm

Sales put icing on dessert firm

14 March 2017

A pudding supplier to Sainsbury’s and Waitrose increased pre-tax profits and revenues as it opened a new factory.

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