While times are still undoubtedly hard for high street retailers, a mixture of global chains and indepdent businesses have shown their confidence in Sheffield by launching new shops here.
We’ve put together a list of some of the most exciting new shops which have either opened within the last six months or are due to welcome their first customers this spring or summer.
They include shops in Sheffield city centre, selling everything from jewellery to wine, and at Meadowhall.
Where do you think is the best place to shop in Sheffield, and which store would you most like to see open in the city?
5. Homeware store - Moorfoot
A new homeware shop is opening soon at the former RBS bank at Moorfoot, on the corner of The Moor and Fitzwilliam Gate. | NW Photo: DW
6. Barks Wine Shop - Leah's Yard
Sommelier Charles Cornelius, who has worked at the Michelin-starred restaurant Frog by Adam Handling, is opening a new wine store, called Barks Wine Shop, at Leah's Yard, off Cambridge Street, in Sheffield city centre. | National World Photo: National World
7. Veloroo bike shop - Fitzwilliam Street
A new bike shop, Veloroo, is opening soon on Fitzwilliam Street, Sheffield city centre. It will have 'top-of-the-line' workshop facilities and will sell Canyon bikes, Universal Colours clothing, Wahoo navigation and indoor training equipment. | NW/Bike Rehab/Canyon Photo: NW/Bike Rehab/Canyon
8. Oliver Bonas - Meadowhall
Oliver Bonas, which is known for its brightly-coloured clothes, jewellery and design-led home accessories, is opening a new shop at Meadowhall this April, in addition to its existing store on Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, pictured. | Google Photo: Google