u/Gold_Dust_0709

As we all know, the high street is going through a period of change countrywide. A lot of shops I grew up with are not only closing, but going out of business altogether (RIP Claire's, glad you can't pierce baby ears anymore though).

While this isn't a situation unique to Stoke, this IS the StokeOnTrent subreddit, so it's only natural to ask the question in relation to here.

Obviously the change in retail has left a fair few units empty in the PCS, but with the new owners putting the TopShop/Man, Next and other units up for negotiated rent publicly for the first time since those shops closed, maybe there's hope/ideas for them yet?

What would YOU like to see in these units? Who knows, maybe the owners will see this post and be inspired lol

Personally I think there needs to be a slight steer away from retail, maybe get a gym or some entertainment venues going like other shopping centres seem to be doing?

If you liked Geek Retreat, it's run by one of the (nice) managers who worked there!

Great atmosphere, nice food (reasonably priced too!), and the staff have always been super helpful if you're learning new games! I think they do stuff with card games too but not 100

If you're into tabletop games, or know someone/have kids who are, I highly recommend them! My brother whose on the ASD loves it there and has always found everyone to be really welcoming :)