A popular Leeds city centre shop has informed customers it will soon close in a heartfelt message.

TradeMeIn (TMI), based at the St Johns Shopping Centre, will shut on Saturday, May 31. It has been a go-to for many for the latest video games and accessories in recent years.

The team at the Leeds city centre shop took to social media to deliver a ‘that’s all folks’ message to customers. They posted: “Though it’s undeniably sad to see TMI come to an end, it’s important to remember the significance of shopping at small businesses. Soon the high street will be filled with nothing but big companies, so support your local coffee house, support your indie markets, support your small businesses because they’re all struggling right now. Go have a look in Leeds’s hidden gems like Chilli Shop, Console Portal, Crash Records, Games Temple, The Bookish Type, Mayonail, Giant Kitten to name a select few, and then spend a few hours with our friends over at Pixel Bar – we’ve had many a messy staff night out there.

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“To my colleagues, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank each one of you (past and present) for being here. We’ve been through so much together and it actually breaks my heart to think I won’t get to see your faces 40 hours-a-week. As clichéd as it sounds, you all saved me during some of my darkest moments and I’ll know you’ll help me through this. I’m so happy I met you all, we had such a blast together. No matter where we end up I know I’ve made friends for life. TMI family forever.

“To the customers, thank you for everything, it’s been a crazy eight years and it warms my heart to have served you all. Your loyalty and kindness have meant the world to us, and we couldn’t have made it this far without you. While it’s with a heavy heart that we’re closing our doors, we are truly thankful for the trust and love you’ve given us throughout the years. Thank you. Love Spoink.

Lots of heartbroken customers and former staff have taken to social media to offer their support. We saw Jodie Elizabeth post: “Sending you all so much love. I look back at my time working at TMI so fondly and I honestly love the TMI crew so much.”

While Ryan Hill wrote: “Massive shame. Honestly, we need more small businesses.” And, Lee Wadiun added: “This is awful news. Your store has become one of my favorites over the years and I have loved visiting, browsing and chatting with the amazing staff members every time I have been in Leeds.”

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