A WREXHAM small business has appealed to eager shoppers to support local this festive season.

While the upcoming holidays can be a difficult time for many, the cost-of-living crisis and ever-increasing cost of bills has only made the festivities more challenging.

However, for the organised shoppers among us, many have already begun their Christmas preparations with just under seven-weeks left until the big day.

'Wrexham Trainer Revival' has made an appeal on behalf of all other small business across the city centre - a request that shoppers bring their custom to their local high streets.

In a heartfelt post shared to social media, owner Stephen Tapp said: "It’s been a real struggle over the last couple of months, Wrexham has been a ghost town, I know how difficult it is for people with ever increasing bills, we’re all in the same boat.

"Can I just ask as you all start doing your Christmas shopping, consider coming into town and supporting small independent businesses and trust me there are many amazing ones.

Wrexham Trainer Revival, 11 Lord StreetWrexham Trainer Revival, 11 Lord Street (Image: Stephen Tapp)

"Before you purchase from multi million pound online companies just nip into Wrexham and see what it’s got to offer.

"We all rely on this period so much to survive another year. Diolch."

He continues: "It’s the biggest month of the year. Without a successful December small businesses don’t open in January because we can’t pay the bills."

The appeal has received wonderful attention from residents and Wrexham AFC fans from across the globe who have expressed an interest in the shop's unique football memorabilia. 

'Up Town Girl', owned by Carol Hazeldine opened above the Trainer Revival building on Lord Street in March 2023. She added: "It will be my first Christmas as a small business so please support us and buy local."

Customers will also be drawn back to city's high streets for the grand re-opening of the Butchers Market later this month.

Businesses in Wrexham's Central Arcade admitted sales had hit an all-time low following the closure of the market for its multi-million pound refurbishment project in 2023.

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Previously speaking to the Leader, Clarice Powell, owner of 'Sweet Memories', said: "If people don't use us, they'll lose us."

Just last month, UK charity 'St Vincent de Paul Society' confirmed the closure of its Wrexham branch due to increased costs and a decline in support from the public in recent times. 

The announcement was greeted with heartfelt disappointment, and a plea from Wrexham residents to support local as frequently as possible to prevent further closures. 

If you're Christmas shopping this festive season, and you're in the position to do so, support your local high street and give the greatest gift of all.