Kent
This coverage highlights retail developments, openings, and trends across Kent, examining store launches, commercial property activity, consumer footfall, and local economic factors shaping the county’s retail landscape. Reporting is aimed at retail managers, landlords, and executives interested in regional performance, location planning, and opportunities within one of the UK’s key retail areas outside London.
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Jan- 2024 -16 JanuaryNews
Frasers Group to launch new flagship store in Kent
Frasers Group has announced that it has signed a new long-term lease agreement for its 101,921 sq ft unit at M&G Real Estate’s Maidstone town centre retail destination. The new agreement will see Frasers Group fully refurbish its current House of Fraser unit at Fremlin Walk into a flagship store…
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Nov- 2023 -17 NovemberSupermarkets
Co-op relaunches New Ash Green store following nine-week refurb
Co-op has reopened its store in New Ash Green, Kent yesterday (16 November), following a nine-week programme of works and improvements. The near 7,000 sq ft store – located on The Row, New Ash Green – supports approaching 30 local jobs, and opens between 7am-10pm between Monday and Saturday, and…
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Jul- 2023 -17 JulyClothing & Shoes
Sidemen opens first physical clothing store in Bluewater
Youtube collective the Sidemen have announced the launch of its first physical clothing store in Bluewater. The 6,000sq ft store is the only place fans can purchase official Sidemen merchandise, other than their website. The new store opened on 15 July at the Greenhithe Bluewater location in the Upper Rose…
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11 JulySupermarkets
The Co-op to unveil store refurb in Kent
The Co-operative will be unveiling the refurbishment of its store in Longfield, Kent, this Thursday (13 July) after a four-week programme of works and improvements. Along with the refurbishment, the store has also benefited from an enhanced range of fresh products, meal ideas, everyday essentials, hot food, food-to-go, Fairtrade products,…
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May- 2023 -10 MayNews
Ikea opens new 452,000 sq ft Dartford distribution centre
Ikea UK has recently opened a new 452,000 sq ft customer distribution centre in Dartford, Kent. This new multi-million pound facility will enable faster, more sustainable home deliveries to customers in London and the southeast of England, according to the group. Located at the former Littlebrook Power Station site near…
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Apr- 2023 -6 AprilLuxury Goods
Cerruti 1881 and Kent and Curwen acquired for £83m
Biem.L.Fdlkk Garment, a Chinese golf clothing brand, has acquired French fashion label Cerruti 1881 and British menswear brand Kent and Curwen for a total of €95m (£83m), according to WWD coverage. It is reported that the Chinese manufacturer paid the equivalent of £50m for the trademark rights of Cerruti 1881…
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Mar- 2023 -15 MarchClothing & Shoes
M&S rolls out Nobody’s Child pop-ups across 30 stores
Marks and Spencer is set to roll out fashion brand Nobody’s Child to 30 stores across the UK from March to August. The 400ft seasonal pop-ups will offer a 30-piece capsule collection of Nobody’s Child’s signature midi and mini dresses, as well as a range of skirts, tops and jumpsuits…
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Dec- 2022 -19 DecemberDepartment Stores
Ikea UK profits fall by nearly a fifth despite £2.2bn in sales
Ikea UK has announced that its profits have fallen nearly a fifth to £49.6m, despite posting sales of £2.2bn for the full year ended 31 August 2022. The company’s total online sales grew to 36% compared to 19% in 2019. Consumers also returned to stores, with store visitation increasing by…
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Oct- 2022 -18 OctoberAnalysis
Sephora’s return to the UK could spell competition for Boots
The French cosmetics retailer, Sephora, has recently returned to the United Kingdom with the launch of an online store, with plans to open a flagship store in London sometime during Spring 2023. Though the location of Sephora’s new flagship store and opening date have not been disclosed yet, for many…
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10 OctoberHealth & Beauty
Sephora to make UK return
Cosmetic retailer Sephora is set to return to the United Kingdom. The retailer is first launching online on 17 October, with its flagship store in London set to open its doors in Spring 2023. The news comes after the brand acquired online cosmetic store, Feelunique, around a year ago. As…
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