Leeds is a city full of brilliant shopping opportunities.
Whether you’re taking a trip to one of the city’s bustling shopping centres or walking down your local high street, there are plenty of exciting businesses to explore.
However, this doesn’t mean that there aren’t any gaps in the market for something new.
To find out what retail opportunities are missing in Leeds, we asked you to share what shops you want to see come to the city.
You gave us some brilliant suggestions including clothing shops, department stores, and homeware retailers.
Here is what you said.
1. Bettys
The iconic Bettys Tea Room isn't just a café, it's a shop too. Inside, you can buy handcrafted sweet treats, including the brand's famous fat rascals. | Adobe Stock
2. Lakeland
Homeware brand Lakeland has 56 stores across the UK but none in Leeds. The shop specialises in kitchen essentials. | Adobe Stock
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3. 80s Casual Classics
80s Casual Classics offers top quality vintage sportswear from brands including Fila and Ellesse. The business was founded in Bedford in 1993. | Adobe Stock
4. Disney Store
Disney chose to close a majority of its UK shops in 2021, including its White Rose Shopping Centre store. The Disney Store sells official Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars merchandise. | Adobe Stock
5. Kookai
Kookai is a women's fashion label with over 200 stores across the world but none in Leeds. Founded in France, the brand specialises in Parisian chic. | Getty Images
6. Stradivarius
In Stradivarius, you can find modern women's high street fashion. The brand was created in Spain and opened its first London store in 2014. | Adobe Stock