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'The challenges cannot be overstated'
25 August 2022A leading business organisation has joined a call for immediate steps to help ease the burden of energy rises on firms.
Trade slump forces couple to close town centre shop
25 August 2022The couple behind one of Kent's biggest independent fashion retailers say they've been left with no choice but to move their business 100% online.
Remembering the department store in town for 150 years
21 August 2022It started life as a humble grocers and drapers shop before turning into a high street staple and incarnations as a Wetherspoon and dessert parlour.
Breakfast for 17p! We lived on Asda's new essentials range for a day
19 August 2022With the cost-of-living crisis hitting us all hard in the pocket, we tried out a new range of cheaper goods to see if it's worth making the switch...
Huge new Poundland will be joint-biggest in Kent
17 August 2022A budget superstore will welcome its first customers this weekend - claiming its launch is "more important than ever" amid the cost-of-living crisis.
Jobless figures fall - but most of us will still be worse off
16 August 2022As the county braces itself for the energy price cap increase in October, jobless figures in all but three districts continue to fall.
Another shop shuts in town centre street set for new hotel
15 August 2022The closure of another shop means a town centre street is losing 70% of its retail outlets, ahead of work starting on a new hotel.
Town's huge Argos store will close next week
12 August 2022A standalone Argos store will close its doors for the final time next week as part of cost-cutting plans.
'Chaotic and disorganised roadworks' costing businesses thousands
11 August 2022A slew of roadworks is causing people 'grief' with complaints of delays, chaos and falling trade.
Long queues as supermarket opens fifth Kent branch
10 August 2022A well-known food store has opened up at a Kent retail park.
Family-run shop to close after more than 50 years
07 August 2022A Kent hardware store which has been serving customers for more than half a century has announced it will be shutting down.
Opening date revealed for Co-op's newest branch
01 August 2022A major supermarket chain is opening a new 3,000 sq ft store which will be run off 100% renewable electricity.
Shopping centre’s value falls by £80m since site bought by council
31 July 2022A popular retail site snapped up by a Kent council for £154 million has crashed in value by more than 50%.
High street bakers selling up after 24 years
29 July 2022The popular owners of a town centre bakery that sees hundreds of customers come through its doors each day are hanging up their aprons.
Skechers launches fourth Kent store
26 July 2022The well-known athletic footwear and apparel retailer has opened its doors in another town.
Has the vegan bubble burst?
25 July 2022As two restaurants close due to a fall in customers and staff shortages, we find out if the vegan fad is over.
'Scrapping free parking will ruin our thriving businesses'
23 July 2022A community believes increases in parking charges will have a negative impact on the town's trade.
'We've been financially sinking like the titanic'
14 July 2022An eco-friendly business is set to close for good after struggling financially with supplier increases and the cost of living crisis.
'End of an era' as vintage clothing store to shut
10 July 2022A popular vintage clothing shop that has been a staple on the high street for 26 years is set to close.
Hundreds of jobs up for grabs at shopping centre
01 July 2022A major jobs fair takes place next week - with more than 40 employers seeking staff.
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