Traders in an average shopping street say the loss of the chain has presented yet another challenge.
Uppingham Road in Leicester has lost Wilko and its only bank - Lloyds - is due to close next monthUppingham Road in Leicester is like many other high streets in the country with a charity shops and convenience stores, in among its independent shops.And traders said the loss of the chain has had a knock on effect on their takings, which has come as a further blow after the turbulent times of the pandemic and a cost of living crisis.
Mrs Amodxariaf added: "45% of people have stopped coming in. I'm worried about it, especially with the bank closing, it will definitely have an impact on my business, but what can I do?"Paul Curtis has run The Card Shop in Uppingham Road for the last 18 years.Mr Curtis added: "Covid made a big big difference to footfall.
She says it is tough at the moment and has to really think about what she's ordering to make sure that she can definitely sell it that month.She said she wants more shops to open in the area.Image caption,Shoppers have also noticed the changing face of the high street,
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