Sales stabilised for Kent firms in both UK and foreign markets at the back end of last year, according to economic research.

A butcher who is hanging up his apron after more than 50 years says he is leaving the trade “on a high”.

Bargain lovers will have one less Poundland store to pick from in a town centre as the brand reveals its plans to close one of its branches.

Shoppers are invited to grab a bargain as a discount store prepares for its final few days of trading.

A famous writer and TV personality supported an independent business' launch party tonight and posed for pictures with guests.

A Poundland branch in Kent is set to shut its doors just eight months after it opened.

An entrepreneurial teenager has taken his sweet treats to be tried and tested at a popular farmers market.

Winemaker Chapel Down marked the launch of its wines in France with an event on the opening night of Paris Fashion Week.

A luxury men’s clothing boutique exceeded its Christmas sales targets as revenues increased in December compared to last year.

A hair salon and beauty brand has secured a £16 million private equity investment to support a national expansion.

A fruit crisps entrepreneur is to launch a new range of snacks for children after completing a successful crowdfunding campaign.

Business chiefs have urged the Government to keep investing in Kent and the Home Counties as part of its new industrial strategy.

Fishermen are still trading - but with uncertainty of their futures as proposed restrictions could stop their trade “overnight,” it is claimed.

Charities will have to pay a portion of their business rates from April, after councillors approved plans to introduce limited rates.

The maker of Batchelors Cup a Soup and Mr Kipling has warned profits will be 10% lower than expected this financial year after weak sales.

More than 50 businessman have signed a petition calling on the council to ban "organised" beggars from a historic high street.

A leading sports retailer has revealed plans to move into a shopping centre.

An MP has expressed regret that a Post Office branch is his constituency is to close.

One of the town's largest shops which has sat empty for more than a year finally has a new use.

An infrastructure company has announced its second acquisition of an asphalt manufacturer in less than a fortnight.