Apple, Shein, Pretty Little Thing, Boohoo and Woolworths the shops Prestonians want to see on the High Street

We asked Prestonians if they could bring back a store or pick a new one for the high street what it would be.

Its been no secret Covid and falling footfall has created big challenges to many high street brands.

Shock high street departures in recent years have included Debenhams, Top Shopand Toys R us.

Just this week, it emerged Wilkos was the next big store having to offload stores to maintain afloat.

So from Woolworths to Debenhams, here is what you had to say:

Rachel Fletcher: “Has to be Woolworths & C&A.”

David Hartley Susan Hartley: “Debenhams.”

Julie Jason Harrison: Woolworths and C&A the best shops ever.”

Louise Ellemay Chattell: “Woolworths.”

Yvonne Christine Hartlebury: "Woolworths.”

Bernadette Smith: “Independents. More variety and creativity.”

Gemma Hodgson: “Shein, pretty little thing, boohoo.”

Julie Desanti: “Zara.”

Louise Walker: “Woolworths.”

Ross Olorenshaw: “Red lobster.”

Dee Lite: “Shoe shops.”

Dan Farnworth: “Apple.”

Jeanne Hughes: “A yarn shop.”

Maggi May: “Chelsea girl.”

Caroline Hubberstey: “More Home bargains.”

Richard Cropp: “A nice multi all you can eat place like Red Hot World Buffet.”

Janet Ramsdale: “Dolcis.”