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Weak pound waters tea-grower's profits

Weak pound waters tea-grower's profits

25 August 2016

An agriculture, engineering and banking group returned to profit in the first half months of the year, as it enjoyed the low value of sterling.

M&S Foodhall confirmed for retail park

M&S Foodhall confirmed for retail park

25 August 2016

Marks & Spencer is to open another M&S Foodhall in this Kent town, we can reveal.

Discount shop to open soon

Discount shop to open soon

25 August 2016

A new TK Maxx store will open for customers next month, creating 55 jobs.

Baker hopes for rise from TV show

Baker hopes for rise from TV show

24 August 2016

A business which aims to become the Interflora of cakes is hoping the return of the Great British Bake Off will boost its crowdfunding campaign.

Hop Festival boss tells businesses to cough up

Hop Festival boss tells businesses to cough up

22 August 2016

The director of a town's largest festival says it will turn into no more than a village fete without more support from traders.

Opening date set for revamped market

Opening date set for revamped market

22 August 2016

Work continues on a major revamp of a town's old market hall and there's not too much longer to wait until it's open.

Kentish cobnuts season starts

Kentish cobnuts season starts

22 August 2016

They're as Kentish as they come, and this year's cobnuts season has started at one farm with the launch of a new bar.

Town centre post office closes down

Town centre post office closes down

19 August 2016

A town centre post office closed for the final time last night, and will now be incorporated to WHSmith.

Bathroom retailer boosts sales

Bathroom retailer boosts sales

18 August 2016

A premium high-street bathroom shop with showrooms across the UK grew revenues as it developed its national showrooms.

Coffee giant named as possible tenant

Coffee giant named as possible tenant

17 August 2016

Starbucks could be set to open a new outlet at a growing Kent retail park after developers revised their plans.

Double death for high street stores

Double death for high street stores

17 August 2016

Two high street stores are closing their doors on the same day this weekend.

Shops buy-out plan begins with £350k

Shops buy-out plan begins with £350k

14 August 2016

A town council in Kent has pledged £350k to buy up empty shops in an attempt to transform a town centre.

Discount store moves into shopping centre

Discount store moves into shopping centre

11 August 2016

A big name in discount shopping has announced its return to a town as part of a £5m shopping complex refurbishment.

Secret’s out – look who’s moving in

Secret’s out – look who’s moving in

11 August 2016

A shopping centre has finally confirmed which fashion retailer is moving in... after months of speculation.

Aldi and brewery included in town's new development scheme

Aldi and brewery included in town's new development scheme

11 August 2016

An Aldi supermarket and a brewery could form part of a large new development along with a hotel and housing.

Business owners fear for trade if flats are given the go-ahead

Business owners fear for trade if flats are given the go-ahead

11 August 2016

Two well-established business owners fear a block of flats being built in front of their shops will cause trade to drop.

Optician has its eyes on former River Island shop

Optician has its eyes on former River Island shop

09 August 2016

Specsavers has announced it will be moving into a town centre store.

Harvey Nicks picks up on glass act

Harvey Nicks picks up on glass act

09 August 2016

A glassware manufacturer was given a big break when its designs were snapped up for a revamp of the menswear floor of Harvey Nichols in London.

Brewers back independence campaign

Brewers back independence campaign

09 August 2016

Several independent micro breweries in Kent have signed up to a campaign to help drinkers tell the difference between mass-produced and craft beer.

£5k worth of fruit stolen from farms

£5k worth of fruit stolen from farms

08 August 2016

Thousands of pounds worth of cherries and strawberries have been swiped from farms across the county.

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