Wrexham's new club shop to be based at former H&M site
Last month, The Leader reported that the club had signed for a 17,000 sq ft unit at the shopping centre, which is based in the city centre.
International real estate advisor Savills, acting on behalf of EEH Ventures and Adynaton Asset Management, completed the deal with the world's third oldest professional football club.
This will be Wrexham AFC's main club shop, serving both loyal fans and followers of the acclaimed series "Welcome to Wrexham", which documents the rise of the club following its 2021 purchase by Hollywood actors Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds.
On Thursday (June 12), signs were beginning to be put in place for the new shop.
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It appears as though it will be based at the former H&M site, which has most recently been used by the 'Wrexham School of Art'.
'AFC' lettering has appeared in the top floor window and building work is taking place on site.
The front of the building is also being decorated in the red of Wrexham AFC.
The old pop-up Wrexham shop at Eagles Meadow Shopping Centre. (Image: Newsquest) That means the new shop will be based just a stone's throw away from the club's previous pop-up store (pictured above) which closed earlier this month after a successful year of trading.
Plans for the shop include a space reserved for fans and local community, as well as the installation of a content creation area.
Wrexham AFC say that further details on the new shop and its opening date will be 'confirmed soon'.
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