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?
9. Bershka - Meadowhall
The international fashion chain Bershka opened a flagship store at what was Zara on Upper High Street, Sheffield, in December 2024. Its three core collections, Bershka, BSK and Man, are available, offering a range from casual wear to sports and from basic garments to statement fashion pieces. | Meadowhall Photo: Meadowhall
10. Boots Opticians - Fargate
A new Boots Opticians store is set to open at the former Paperchase shop on the corner of Fargate and Chapel Walk, in Sheffield city centre, this spring. The new store is a few doors up from Boots on High Street, and the company said the franchise which has run the opticians there is relocating. It will offer eye tests, contact lens assessments, audiology appointments and a wide range of frames. | National World Photo: National World
11. Blue Banana
The Blue Banana fashion store opened on Fargate in December at what was the H Samuel jewellery shop. It moved from a smaller unit in the nearby Orchard Square shopping centre. Blue Banana specialises in alternative and gothic fashion, selling clothes, footwear, jewellery, hair dye and accessories, and offering piercings. | National World Photo: David Kessen
12. Hotel Chocolat - Meadowhall
Hotel Chocolat opened a new store at Meadowhall just before Christmas. The chocolate shop, on the Upper Level, next to Size?, includes a Velvetiser Café, serving various flavours of hot chocolate as well as other drinks. | Meadowhall/Hotel Chocolat Photo: Meadowhall/Hotel Chocolat