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Latest Island supermarket opens its doors
23 September 2014The latest business to open on a £30 million retail development has welcomed its first customers today.
Hundreds of jobs lost as Phones 4u shops shut for good
22 September 2014Administrators today confirmed that 362 Phones 4u stores will close nationwide with the loss of 1,700 jobs.
Hundreds queue for new iPhone at Bluewater
19 September 2014About 400 people were in the queue at Bluewater overnight to get their hands on the latest iPhone.
Jobs fair to offer 1,500 vacancies
18 September 2014There will be more than 3,000 interview opportunities at a jobs event later this month.
Hundreds of jobs at risk as Phones 4U plunged into administration
15 September 2014Kent's Phones 4U stores have been closed as the firm is plunged into administration, leaving hundreds of county jobs under threat.
Top brands head for expanded centre
15 September 2014Three popular food chains have been confirmed for the new unit being built at Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre.
Vineyard looks set for very good year
15 September 2014Warm weather is expected to produce a vintage year for English wine, according to a Kent vineyard boss.
New M&S set to open next month
09 September 2014A new M&S store offering clothing departments, a food hall and Cafe is set to open in Kent next month.
Asda bid unveiled
15 August 2014It’s been revealed that supermarket giant Asda has plans to open a food store in the county – and with it the promise of dozens of jobs.
Traders ‘very pleased’ as market prepares to move
10 August 2014Dartford’s Thursday market is on the move, leaving its home at Sainsbury’s and going into the town centre.
Over 100 queue for new shoe
07 August 2014New 'must have shoe' sees hundreds queue up at Bluewater and sales hit £10,000 within an hour.
Young entrepreneur from Kent plans to take brand worldwide
21 July 2014A young entrepreneur from Kent has had her products partnered with huge retailers across the UK and now wants her brand in stores across the world.
Next in line for redevelopment?
17 July 2014Rumours are circulating that clothes retailer Next could be the next chain to sign up to a town centre development.
Busk stop and wifi shop boost
30 June 2014Dartford town centre may be down but it is not out – as a raft of new plans aim to reinvigorate shopping.
Mary Portas wants to hear from Gravesend businesses
25 June 2014Retail expert Mary Portas is back with a new TV series offering help to independent shops and businesses in Gravesend.
Launch of town-centre regeneration project
19 June 2014It's full speed ahead for the redevelopment of a train station and car park after councillors rejected an out-of-town shopping centre.
Bid for £85m out-of-town shopping centre rejected
13 June 2014Plans for a major new shopping centre near the M20 that would have seen an £85 million investment have been voted down.
Planning application submitted for new Aldi supermarket
05 June 2014Regeneration company Coplan Estates say a planning application to construct a new Aldi supermarket on the King's Road car park has been submitted.
Council leader Burden: M&S decision "irrational and amazing"
02 June 2014Council leader John Burden has criticised M&S for turning its back on the town, saying it is a "mistake".
Shock and store: shoppers vent fury and sadness at M&S closure plan
02 June 2014"A disgrace, ridiculous and so sad" - this was the reaction to the news that Marks and Spencer intends to leave Gravesend after 101 years.
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