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Janes Pantry Acquires Coughlans Shops, Plans 20 Reopenings

8/12/2026

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Janes Pantry bought Coughlans Bakery shops in Kent and south London and will reopen them under its brand.
Coughlans Bakery ceased trading in June, blaming high business rates and employers' national insurance contributions.
Janes Pantry plans to open 20 shops and has invited former Coughlans staff to reapply.
Former managing director Sean Coughlan said the rate hikes “absolutely smashes local business”.

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Janes Pantry bought Coughlans Bakery shops in Kent and south London and will reopen them under its brand.
Coughlans Bakery ceased trading in June, blaming high business rates and employers' national insurance contributions.
Janes Pantry plans to open 20 shops and has invited former Coughlans staff to reapply.
Former managing director Sean Coughlan said the rate hikes “absolutely smashes local business”.