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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Aug- 2022 -22 AugustOnline & Digital
Amazon Fresh rollout put on pause
Amazon has reportedly paused its plans to expand its checkout-free convenience stores, according to The Times, amid weaker sales and the current economic outlook. The Times claims the retail giant has “walked away” from talks on “dozens” of sites for its Amazon Fresh stores, whilst calling off a search for…
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Jul- 2022 -6 JulyEconomy
Chapel Down H1 revenues meet expectations amid expansion plans
Chapel Down, an English wine maker based near Tenterden, Kent, has reported its H1 revenues met management expectations as it is on course to double in size over the next five years. Chapel Down said the outlook for the rest of 2022 remains “positive” and expects margins to improve “resulting…
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May- 2022 -10 MaySupermarkets
Amazon Fresh to expand beyond London with Sevenoaks site
Amazon Fresh is set to open a new site in Sevenoaks, Kent, becoming one of the first Amazon Fresh stores to open outside of London. According to Kent Online, it is thought the new store will open on the site of a former Baby Gap in Bligh’s Meadow. Sevenoaks District…
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Nov- 2021 -16 NovemberSupermarkets
Supermarket Income REIT acquires new sites for £73m
Supermarket Income REIT, the real estate investment group, has announced the acquisition of a Sainsbury’s supermarket in Swansea, South Wales, and a Tesco supermarket in Maidstone, Kent, for a total purchase price of £73m. The Sainsbury’s store opened in 1989 and was refurbished in 2016. The seven acre city centre…
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10 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Shoe Zone expands footprint in Kent
Shoe Zone is set to expand its presence in Kent through the opening of a new store in Tonbridge on 26 November 2021. The latest site will be located at the Pavilion Shopping Centre, and will open its doors just ahead of Black Friday. The Tonbridge store will supply shoes…
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Jun- 2021 -30 JuneDepartment Stores
M&S partners with Clarks on kids collection
M&S has revealed a new partnership with Clarks shoes which includes selling the brand online and in eight UK destination stores. This latest brand partnership is part of the continued momentum for the retailer in its strategic shift from “special occasion” clothing and footwear to everyday “style and value”. The…
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8 JuneDepartment Stores
M&S partners with English heritage this summer
M&S has announced a new partnership with English Heritage to give customers 50% off at over 130 historic sites, properties and landmarks this summer. The partnership is the latest example of the retailers’ efforts to create a personalised loyalty programme with relevant offers, experiences and donations to causes. Customers will…
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May- 2021 -28 MaySupermarkets
Co-op opens new site at Keele University
Co-op has signed its next university franchise store, with a shop set to open at Keele University, Newcastle in September. The new store, which will be managed and run by Keele University Students’ Union, will serve its students, staff and local community. Co-op said it will stock its own brand…
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27 MayHigh Street
LCP acquires Trafford shopping parade for £9.5m
LCP has announced that it has signed a new deal to acquire a shopping parade in Trafford for almost £9.5m on behalf of Sheet Anchor Investments, one of the group’s managed companies. The centre has 21 retail units and is anchored including Sainsbury’s, Aldi, Costa Coffee, Iceland and Boots. In…
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19 MayLuxury Goods
BMG completes Duchamp acquisition
Brand Machine Group (BMG), a global licensing firm, has announced the acquisition of luxury UK men’s clothing and accessories company Duchamp for an undisclosed fee. The deal represents a continuation of BMG’s acquisition spree, having bought the American outdoor brand Penfield in January 2021. In turn, Duchamp will operate as…
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