Kent’s 74 Fastest Growing Retail Startups

At Best Startup London we track over 100,000 London based startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.

We’ve ranked the top 74 Retail companies in Kent. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).

We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:

• Track record
• Executive leadership
• Market share
• Innovation
• ESG rating

Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.

Top Retail Companies & Startups (Kent)

COOK

COOK is a manufacturer and retailer of frozen ready meals.

Folkestone Fixings

Folkestone Fixings is one of the largest independent suppliers of power tools and power tool accessories, hand tools, fixings and fasteners.

DownYourHighStreet

Downyourhighstreet.com is an online marketplace dedicated purely to the local shop owner and the conscious shopper.

Archie Foal

Archie Foal is a British luxury brand which sells clothing and accessories.

iHaveit

iHaveit is a free to use music buying, selling and collecting platform.

Easylife

Easylife is a catalogue retailer and distributor of problem-solving products for the home and garden.

Acromas Holdings

Acromas Holdings is a holding company.

KCS

KCS is an online store that retails notebooks, writing pads, diaries, envelopes, pens, professional laminators, badges and coat stands.

Aysco Security Consultants

They are a customer-centered, technology solutions and services integrator.

HardCloud

HardCloud is building a ‘lifestyle network’ that serves as a lifeline between individuals and adventure sports activities.

Lime Distribution

Lime Pro Gaming is your one-stop-shop for all types of video gaming headsets, controllers, controller accessories, and much more.

SelectSpecs

SelectSpecs is an online platform that supplies various types and brands of optical products including prescribing spectacles.

Express Cleaning Supplies

Express Cleaning Supplies is a supplier of commercial cleaning and window cleaning equipment and products with online ordering.

Digital Receipts

A simple, safe and secure place to store your receipts.

Total Marketing Services

Total Marketing Services is develops online marketing software for campaign planning, and print management for the retail market.

UC Build

UC Build has a staff of construction professionals who address the industry with a more versatile, sensitive, and straightforward approach.

Applied Relational Technology

Applied Relational Technology provides industry leading solutions for retail professionals and helps to create intelligent applications.

Mega Fancy Dress

Mega Fancy Dress is one of the UK’s top 10 fancy dress websites that provides you with the costume for any fancy dress party.

DPS Tableware

DPS Tableware specialises in the importation of catering and hospitality tableware for the UK and Irish marketplace.

C.P. Hart

C.P. Hart is a designer bathrooms, suites and accessories company.

Flair Leisure Products

Flair Leisure Products is a privately held company that distributes arts and crafts, and toys.

Bathroom Brands Group

Bathroom Brands Group is a supplier of bathroom products such as toilets, bathtubs, bathroom furniture, and basin.

Ace Sheds

We are a small family business who manufacture quality garden buildings and deliver to the South East of England.

Direct Heating Supplies

Direct Heating Supplies are the supplier of boiling and heating equipments through online retail stores.

L & G Forest Products Ltd.

L & G Forest Products Ltd. operates as a dealer of timber and plywood products.

Rimstyle Alloy Wheels

Rimstyle is online alloy wheels retailer.

C&B Seen

C&B Seen engages in the design, manufacture, sale, and support of high-tech and durable LED lighting for cyclists and scuba-divers.

Bowron Sheepskins

Bowron Sheepskins is specialize in lambskin and sheepskin tanning and manufacturing business.

Hutt Imports

Hutt Imports is an online platform that sells sunrain stove spares, clutches, tarps, and boat equipment.

Portable Power Technology

Portable Power Technology provides creative and efficient power solutions to leisure, commercial, mobile and off-grid applications.

SMOKO E Cigarettes

SMOKO E Cigarettes is an e-commerce electronic cigarettes seller.

The iT Store

The iT Store offers advice, sales, installation, training, and support for all the technical requirements of the digital home and office.

Wood Finishes Direct

Wood Finishes Direct is an online supplier of wood finishing products.

Zapp

Zapp is a grocery-delivery startup that provides on-demand delivery services 24/7.

TrooGranola

Building on a fledgling subscription business for ready made product.

Graham Taylor Engravers

Graham Taylor Engravers is a retail jewelry and engraving company, an accomplished engraver and an engraving specialist.

Dukes Boots

Dukes Boots is a purveyor of luxury handmade leather boots company.

W. E. Roberts

W. E. Roberts is a retailer of a wide range of corrugated and packaging supplies also offers online order services.

Printdesigns Limited

Portable Exhibition Stands Provider

Grade Mobile

Grade Mobile is a refurbished and unlocked mobile phones, watches, and tablets supplier company.

Beadles Group

Beadles Group operates as a automotive retailer.

Crosswater

Crosswater is a bathroom retailer company that provides products to suit bathroom style.

Elite Models

Elite Models provides flying helicopters, quads, aeroplanes, racing cars, modelling accessories & spare parts via offline and online stores.

AJM Accountancy & Taxation

AJM Accountancy & Taxation is providing financial consultancy services for the construction industry, retailers & investment property firms.

Bombus

Bombus is an online retailer personalized gift company.

Advantage Catering Equipment

Advantage Catering Equipment is a supplier of restaurant equipment, food servery, display, glasswashers, sinks, and refrigeration products.

Bee Equipment

Bee Equipment is an online retail store that manufactures and supplies a wide range of beekeeping tools, parts, and products.

Fun Party Bags Ltd

Fun Party Bags is a supplier of a wide range of prefilled party bags to make hosting your party easier with nationwide delivery available

FR Jones & Sons

FR Jones & Son is a retailer specialising in horticultural and arboricultural supplies, equipment, and service.

Mags UK

Mags UK provides various magazines like Binders, British Patchwork & Quilting, Craft Stamper, Hi-Fi Choice, Hi-Fi News, etc.

Trade Direct Kent

Trade Direct Kent is a suppliers of used cars and other vehicles from various brands.

Bod & Ted

Bod & Ted is an online store that sells jackets, t-shirts, skirts, jeans, dresses, footwear, and accessories.

Skatermate

Skatermate is an online retailers for skating equipment.

ParkerTools

ParkerTools is an online shop for hand tools, power tools, fixings, and fasteners.

Benham Collectibles

Benham provides scarce and exclusive collectibles in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Telescope House

Telescope House is an e-commerce company that provides telescopes, microscopes, and accessories online.

iATO

iATO manufactures and markets cases, covers, cables, chargers, and screen protectors for Apple devices.

Medash Signs Ltd

Medash Signs offer both the quality and reliability for your sign that our experience in sign making can give you fast and friendly service.

The Bond Group

The Bond Group is a commercial refrigeration company privately owned firm. It is a strong reputation in the commercial field.

New Horizon Systems

New Horizon Systems specialist in point of sale equipment for retail and hospitality.

Lund London

Lund London manufacturers planet-friendly home decor and giftware products and sell them online.

Gourmet Gadgetry

Gourmet Gadgetry specializes in fine dining cookware and gadgets such as popcorn, candy floss, slush, and cake makers

Butler Harwell

Butler Harwell specializes in smart home and building technologies for residential and commercial properties.

Direct Builders Merchants

Direct Builders is a general merchanting operation trading from three branches in Kent.

Frame Company

Frame company offering a select range of quality picture and photo frames.

Ashford Advertiser

Ashford Advertiser is a free distribution local distributed door to door and available for pick up at retail outlets including supermarkets.

Agile Stationery

Agile Stationery is a retail firm that specializes on creating games and collaborative stationery for the software, UX, and other sectors.

Paul Cartwright Branding

Paul Cartwright Branding is an independent design company.

Acorn Business Supplies

Acorn Business Supplies provides a wide range of services and products for businesses, from office supplies.

KENT CBD

Kent CBD is a CBD oil products supplier company.

Southern Computer Services

Southern Computer Services provide project management and large-scale IT installation services to the retail sector.

Pongees Limited

Pongees are the supplier of good quality of silks for fashion, bridalwear, lingerie, costumiers and interiors.

Bella Grace Event Dresses

Bella Grace Event Dresses offers globally recognized fashion brands to give clients a stylish contemporary approach to social dressing.

Beach Flamingo

Beachflamingo is an online swimwear store.