Tunbridge Wells Business Magazine

Pick up your copy of the August edition of Tunbridge Wells Business Magazine from this weekend. But if you just can't wait until then, read it online at: https://lnkd.in/eDeNYYTE This month we feature news, reviews and interviews from over 70 local businesses including Nick Gabay from Thackray Williams LLP as our cover star!

Primark have confirmed they’re opening in Tunbridge Wells. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council can confirm that Primark is to open a store in Royal Tunbridge Wells following the retailer’s purchase of the former BHS building in the centre of the town. In 2023 the Council acquired the Royal Victoria Place shopping centre and has been working hard, together with their Asset and Development Manager RivingtonHark, to bring new brands into the town. The arrival of the hugely popular retailer Primark, who will trade on two floors of a site that extends into the shopping centre, is viewed as another significant step in the revitalisation of the town centre. Primark Director of Sales for London & the South East, Philippa Nibbs said: We are thrilled to be opening a new store in Tunbridge Wells. We know our customers have wanted a Primark here for a long time, so we can’t wait to open the doors and let our customers shop the products they know and love closer to home. Works will be underway soon and we will update in due course, but in the meantime, customers can shop at our nearby Maidstone and Crawley stores.’ Cllr Justine Rutland, Tunbridge Wells Borough Council’s Chair of the Investment Advisory Panel and Cabinet member for Economic Development said: ‘We are delighted to be welcoming Primark to Tunbridge Wells. It was really important to us to see the former BHS unit filled with a store that many residents, especially young people, have been asking for, and which will complement existing businesses. Its arrival will create jobs and lead to a significant increase in footfall, bringing economic benefits to the town and the wider borough. Where Primark goes, other retailers follow, so this is a great reason to be cheerful for the future of the town centre.’ Lee Colyer, the Council’s Director of Finance Policy & Development said: ‘The Council has played an important role in encouraging Primark to become the permanent occupant of the former BHS site in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Residents and businesses have been calling for Primark to have a presence in the town centre and this will provide a tremendous boost to the local economy and will link neatly with the recently acquired Royal Victoria Place shopping centre. ‘Primark will be making a significant investment which we hope will encourage other businesses to also recognise that the prospects for Tunbridge Wells town centre have never looked better.’ Primark is expected to begin its refurbishment of the site imminently. Details about an opening date will be communicated by the company in due course.

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The June edition of Tunbridge Wells Business Magazine is available to pick up free from Monday at over 100 locations across the area. This month we feature news, interviews, articles and advice from no less than 21 local business experts and contributors. But if you simply can't wait until then, the digital edition is available now to read online. https://lnkd.in/erQiTk9n However you read your copy, we hope you enjoy the magazine!

Only a week to go until the first meeting of the Tunbridge Wells Business Magazine Club at the award-winning Thackeray's. If you're interested in becoming a Club Member and connecting with over 30 Business Owners, CEO's and MD's from some the area's most respected companies and brands, please contact hello@twbusinessmagazine.com or see www.twbusinessmagazine.com.

Following the successful launch of Tunbridge Wells Business Magazine, we are pleased to announce the launch of the Tunbridge Wells Business Magazine Awards coming early in 2025! The awards will recognise, reward and celebrate the variety of successful, innovative and unique businesses, of all sizes and sectors, across the area. More details will be released over the coming weeks, to register your interest please contact hello@twbusinessmagazine.com.

Following Greg Clark’s resignation last week, Iain Dale is to stand to be the Tory MP for Tunbridge Wells in the upcoming general election.

Great article in this month’s edition providing an update on the Tunbridge Wells town centre 2040 strategy.

We’re delighted to be collaborating with Richard Phillips and his talented team at Thackeray’s to host the inaugural Tunbridge Wells Business Club members event on 19th June. If you’re interested in becoming a member and connecting with over 40 local MD’s, CEO’s and Business Owners, please contact hello@twbusinessmagazine.com or visit www.twbusinessmagazine.com.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the official launch of the magazine last night at Charlotte's on The Pantiles. It was great to see so many businesses in attendance, catching up with existing clients and meeting new ones. Thanks again to Rubix VT our event sponsors, your support is much appreciated, and thanks to David Bartholomew for photographing the event. Time to crack on with Issue two now! If you'd like to discover how your business could benefit from the magazine and our Business Club, please contact hello@twbusinessmagazine.com.