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Gap opens 'concept' store

Gap opens 'concept' store

13 March 2017

Fashion brand Gap has opened the first shop in a "new breed of concept design” at a shopping centre.

Ben Sherman returns to shopping centre

Ben Sherman returns to shopping centre

10 March 2017

Popular menswear brand is back at the Ashford Designer Outlet - replacing the Jeff Banks store.

Cauliflower tears for farmers competing against foreign produce

Cauliflower tears for farmers competing against foreign produce

08 March 2017

A Kent farmer has warned that producers in the area could be wiped out if supermarkets continue to import goods from overseas.

New M&S Foodhall opens doors

New M&S Foodhall opens doors

08 March 2017

A long-awaited M&S Foodhall opened today, bringing 70 jobs to the area.

Supermarket confirms closure

Supermarket confirms closure

07 March 2017

A supermarket will shut this week, just seven months after opening - with the loss of 37 jobs.

Amateur hopgrowers give beer project a great start

Amateur hopgrowers give beer project a great start

05 March 2017

A Kent hop-growing project is brewing nicely with more than 100 gardens, allotment holders, community gardens and spaces signed up.

End of an era for ‘family’ as shop shuts

End of an era for ‘family’ as shop shuts

03 March 2017

Staff who are 'like a family' prepare to say a sad final farewell when the town centre store closes this weekend.

Luxury watch firm removes boss

Luxury watch firm removes boss

03 March 2017

A founder of one of Kent’s fastest-growing companies is no longer running the firm he grew from a lifestyle business into a £100m turnover retailer.

Device maker marks 40 years

Device maker marks 40 years

02 March 2017

The Work and Pensions Secretary helped staff celebrate the 40th anniversary of a medical device manufacturer which has expanded from Kent to China.

Fresh air for sale - for a breathtaking £200 a jar

Fresh air for sale - for a breathtaking £200 a jar

01 March 2017

A barmy businessman is flogging jars of fresh mountain air from Switzerland... for £200 a pop.

Sales up at beer maker after buying new pubs

Sales up at beer maker after buying new pubs

01 March 2017

Beer and pub company Shepherd Neame increased revenues to nearly £80 million after taking over several ale houses and restaurants.

Big additions at shopping centre

Big additions at shopping centre

27 February 2017

Four extra cinema screens, three restaurants, and two new leisure attractions will open at Kent's biggest shopping centre.

Furniture maker’s profits fall

Furniture maker’s profits fall

27 February 2017

Profits declined at a furniture manufacturer despite bosses saying the Brexit vote has given them an advantage against imported products.

'Severe cockroach infestation' sees business fined

'Severe cockroach infestation' sees business fined

23 February 2017

A town centre food store found riddled with alive and dead cockroaches has been landed with a hefty fine by the council.

Sales up £1.1bn at defence giant

Sales up £1.1bn at defence giant

23 February 2017

Weaponry and aircraft manufacturer BAE Systems grew underlying profitability by 7% last year and predicts increased government spending.

New Aldi supermarket opens its doors

New Aldi supermarket opens its doors

23 February 2017

An Olympic gold medalist has opened a new budget supermarket.

Lottery ticket complaint sparks investigation

Lottery ticket complaint sparks investigation

23 February 2017

Camelot has confirmed it has suspended a National Lottery retailer from selling tickets and scratch cards.

Shoppers' delight as M&S store opens

Shoppers' delight as M&S store opens

22 February 2017

More than 100 eager shoppers turned out as M&S opened the doors of its newest Kent store this morning.

Ice cream firm's Morrisons deal

Ice cream firm's Morrisons deal

22 February 2017

A hand-made ice cream maker has signed a deal to stock its products in one of the UK's largest supermarkets.

Thousands to visit trade show

Thousands to visit trade show

22 February 2017

More than 15,000 people are expected at a three-day tools exhibition this weekend.

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