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Food store changes mind over Island move
09 October 2015German retailer Lidl has decided not to set up shop at the Neats Court retail park, but Marston's has started work on its pub and restaurant.
‘Don’t leave kiosk owner behind in station move’
23 September 2015Hundreds of customers have rallied round the popular kiosk owner at a railway station after he was given notice to quit.
Kent to get first coffee boutique
19 August 2015Just when you thought we had more than enough coffee bars, a company has a different plan to make you drink even more.
Sports shop to close after 30 years
17 August 2015Three decades after it first opened, bosses are shutting a High Street store...but it's not all bad news.
Country market closes after 70 years
17 August 2015A food and craft selling co-operative has shut just months after it celebrated its 70th anniversary.
Recession? Is that a fancy new dessert?
15 August 2015We’ve got the recession licked, eaten and drunk in Medway with a procession of new business openings.
Aldi could move into retail site
06 August 2015The German supermarket chain is rumoured to be moving into a site where a Homebase used to stand.
Shops to pop-up in old fire station
06 August 2015A historic fire station which has stood empty for more than 30 years will play host to a number of pop up shops and restaurants.
Major Aldi and M&S plans approved
21 July 2015Plans for a huge development of shops, a nursing home and a hospital have been approved by councillors and will include a Marks & Spencer store.
Doughnut supplier looks east for new boss
18 May 2015A wholesaler whose customers include Krispy Kreme and Greggs has hired a new chief executive from a family-owned retail company in the Middle East.
New Tunbridge Wells Poundland plans labelled a 'joke'
29 April 2015Residents have expressed mixed views about a new Poundland store due to open this summer, with some calling it 'a joke'.
New restaurant to join shopping centre revamp
17 April 2015An American-style diner is latest to sign on the dotted line with Hempstead Valley - and an international fashion store is also set to join.
Superstore shuts the doors for last time today
04 April 2015A Tesco store will shut its doors for the last time today - but Morrisons has come to the rescue of shoppers wanting to redeem clubcard vouchers.
Retail park plans approved
05 March 2015B&Q in Strood is set to be replaced with three shops, a cafe and a 24-hour gym.
Supermarkets reveal opening plans
05 March 2015Two superstores have revealed when construction work is set to begin and when they hope to be finished.
Council asks company to share path costs
16 February 2015Supermarket giant Aldi has received key backing for its proposed £50 million south-east distribution centre and HQ.
Plans for 120 jobs and 100 homes
13 February 2015Supermarket giant Asda has revealed more about its proposals to build a new Kent store.
Tesco Express rejected in "bottle-neck road"
05 February 2015A planning application for a convenience store has been rejected by councillors.
Goodbye Tesco - hello Poundland and Co-op
02 February 2015Budget retailer Poundland is moving into one of Medway's former Paul Simon stores which closed last year.
Tesco to close Kent branch
28 January 2015Tesco has announced it is to close a store in Kent, with the loss of 120 jobs.
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