'Barbers and vape shops are sucking the soul out of Leicestershire town high street'
A resident laments the loss of independent shops on Wigston Magna's high street, replaced by repetitive barber shops and vape stores.Summary
The author reflects on the transformation of Wigston Magna's high street over 24 years, expressing sadness at the replacement of independent, quirky shops with a uniform chain of barber shops, nail bars, and vape stores. They recall fond memories of local businesses like a paper shop, pet store, and stationer, contrasting them with the current lack of variety for shopping for clothing, books, or unique gifts. Despite the presence of some cafes, charity shops, and chains, the author argues that the town lacks the character provided by distinctive boutiques. They attribute this trend to online shopping, high leasing prices, or parking charges, and hope for a revival that brings back unique retail options to save the town's character.
(Source：Leicestershire Live)
