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The latest business news in Maidstone Winter 2007 |
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Shoppers' paradiseBeing the county town, you'd expect Maidstone to offer the best retail opportunities in Kent. But with over one million sq feet of retail space, Maidstone actually has one of the finest shopping centres in the south east, the largest in the county and one of the top 50 in the UK. |
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Rated for the 'sheer volume of shopping' Maidstone retailers are clearly getting their offering right. The number of visitors to the area has increased by 40% in the past five years. And with the largest night-time economy in Kent, people are travelling from far to find the perfect place to spend an evening out. Maidstone has something for everyone - from small independents to familiar high street multiples - plus, the £100m Fremlin Walk development has been voted one of the top ten shopping centres in the south east. It's clear, retail businesses are thriving in Maidstone. There are more than 700 shops in the town centre alone, nearly half of which are independents offering unique goods and a friendly, informed service to customers. With plenty of easy to access parking, an attractive location and an excellent range of shops, Maidstone can justifiably claim to be the shopping capital of Kent. Next step... |
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