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Supermarket giant pulls out of village store

Supermarket giant pulls out of village store

09 November 2016

A supermarket giant has pulled out of plans to bring a convenience store to a small village.

Antiques expert reveals secrets

Antiques expert reveals secrets

09 November 2016

An antiques dealer is trying to make the world of trading collectables more accessible with a series of events for novices.

Betta Living closes, putting 300 jobs at risk

Betta Living closes, putting 300 jobs at risk

08 November 2016

Bedroom and kitchen furniture retailer Betta Living has appointed administrators and shut all its stores, leaving many customers in the lurch.

M&S to shut 30 stores across UK

M&S to shut 30 stores across UK

08 November 2016

A question mark hangs over Kent's M&S stores after the firm's chief executive announced dozens of store closures.

Keeping a close watch on negotiations

Keeping a close watch on negotiations

08 November 2016

As harvest season comes to a close, the farming sector has concerns about access to labour and disappearing EU subsidies post-Brexit.

Dockside parking crackdown

Dockside parking crackdown

04 November 2016

Drivers parking at a retail park will face fines of up to £100 if they are not visiting shops, the cinema or restaurants at the site.

Mall signs pop-up deal

Mall signs pop-up deal

04 November 2016

A struggling shopping centre has taken the next step in its revitalisation after signing a contract for a firm to run 10 promotional spaces inside.

Plastics maker opens £4.6m factory

Plastics maker opens £4.6m factory

03 November 2016

A manufacturer has launched a new moulding plant amid rising demand from medical and technical markets.

Mill deal announcement was mistake

Mill deal announcement was mistake

02 November 2016

A plan to re-open a major steel works is being discussed but no agreement is yet in place - despite one of the parties saying it was a done deal.

Raising a glass to growth

Raising a glass to growth

02 November 2016

A drinks wholesaler which delivers 3,500 tipples across the county has been revealed as the fastest-growing private company in Kent.

A toast to the top-ranking firms

A toast to the top-ranking firms

02 November 2016

Here is the full-list of Kent's fastest-growing private companies over the last four years.

Fresh approach tops the table

Fresh approach tops the table

02 November 2016

A fruit and vegetable wholesaler has taken top spot in the list of Kent’s fastest-growing companies by overseas revenues.

Why steel operations are returning to Kent

Why steel operations are returning to Kent

01 November 2016

The former manager of a Kent docks and steel works has talked about why the steel mills are poised to restart at the site next year.

'70p store' plots expansion

'70p store' plots expansion

31 October 2016

A discount shop which sells unwanted food close to its sell-by date is aiming to open stores in Kent and London by the end of the year.

Postcard protest campaign launched against arms firm

Postcard protest campaign launched against arms firm

27 October 2016

A business park is denying claims it has been sent more than 200 protest cards from campaigners against the planned relocation of an arms company.

Fashion outlet expands at Bluewater

Fashion outlet expands at Bluewater

26 October 2016

A huge new H&M store will open at Kent's biggest shopping centre, just in time for the Christmas shopping rush.

Vineyard appoints new boss

Vineyard appoints new boss

26 October 2016

A wine producer has unveiled its new chief executive and two other directors.

Services stripped from store before official closure

Services stripped from store before official closure

25 October 2016

DIY store B&Q has began cutting its internal services from one of its branches, months before it is due to close next year.

Just a Lidl longer to wait...

Just a Lidl longer to wait...

24 October 2016

Get your countdown clock at the ready — there’s not much longer to wait until Lidl is added to a growing line-up of supermarkets in a Kent town.

Revamped market ready for Christmas

Revamped market ready for Christmas

21 October 2016

A highly anticipated refurbishment for a town's market hall will be complete in time for the festive season.

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