Wrexham Leader readers have shared their range of opinions on what shops should be introduced to the city.

Responding to the paper's call for suggestions, residents indicated that they were looking for a variety of retail outlets.

Paul Evans said: "Proper butcher with quality local farm fresh meats, pies, sausages.

"Sheffield market has three independent butchers all doing great."

Echoing this call for a dedication to local goods, Marlene Denney added: "Butchers Greengrocers and a fresh fish shop please."

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Residents also expressed a desire for more significant retailers.

Resh Navahdam said: "A proper department store.

"Am sure I’m not the only one who’s gotten frustrated that you can’t just go out anymore and actually buy something you want rather than buying blind online."

Matthew Sides suggested: "John Lewis at old Debenhams site would be perfect." But it wasn't just high-profile retailers people wanted.

Susan Grice put in a pitch for: "A proper vintage shop, not a charity shop.

"More alternative independent clothing stores."

However, some readers wish for experiences instead of shops.

Shân Dodd proposed: "Not a shop, but I think we should have a splash park.

"Nearest one Chester.

"Kids would love it."

Meanwhile, Donna Jones expressed a desire for: "A decent shoe shop would be nice, Lush, HMV, M and S for clothes, and some sort of small supermarket in the town centre would be useful too."

Several people even called for a Lego store.

While there was divergence in views, Catherine Smith reminded everyone of the importance of location: "Don't mind which shops open as long as they are in the town centre (and not at Plas Coch or Eagle's Meadow).

"The town centre will never be regenerated unless they stop all the out-of-town developing."

From comic book shops, craft stores, to brand names like Ikea, M&S, and smaller indie businesses, there's a clear appetite for a diversified shopping landscape in Wrexham.