This is a large NEXT location, located as part of the Victoria Shopping Centre in Harrogate, which…read moreopened to replace the old store on James Street. The store is fairly large and modern and stands out within the town centre, it is over multiple floors, stocking a decent range of Menswear and Womenswear, although the Home section is much worse than other Next stores. There is an Italian-style cafe, Caffe Massarella inside the store too, which is a useful place to grab a quick coffee while shopping. The interior of the store was clean and modern, and easy to get around the store. The staff seemed friendly enough. PRO TIP: If shopping in Harrogate, you may want to go to this store last, they are open slightly later than most of the other stores in town, closing at 18:00 (still early but better than other shops nearby. 4*

Debenhams is one of the many department stores in such a small area of Leeds city centre on…read moreBriggate which includes the likes of House of Fraser and Harvey Nichols, this is a rather unique branch for Debenhams as it doesn't follow the original branding in all aspects of the store, with it being so close to the old part of Victoria Leeds and many stores from designer brands to department stores and even a Starbucks having a victorian name-sign, this was no different. I like how they had a direct lift from outside the store going out to the cafe, although it looked more like a service entrance - this was one of the easier ways in, saving time too especially if you just wanted a seat with food or a beverage. Pretty much your average Debenhams in terms of offerings, although the toilets could have been in a better position and more clearly labelled, staff again were average. It is over multiple floors, as I recall there are three or four floors with Click and Collect on the top floor, another idea I don't like as I believe Click and Collect should be quick, it feels like this way they're punishing online shoppers by making them go through the store, possibly hoping they buy more. Still a decent store by Debenhams standards in a good, central location, I also like how this store tries to be slightly unique compared to other stores, but still, it remains pretty much average - with some flaws such as the service not matching a traditional British department store, and the location of Click and Collect, and perhaps a lack of a food and technology section especially compared to other department stores nearby. Slightly generous three-star rating as this store is bold, unique and stands out and inside, pretty much average, albeit above average for Debenhams, who tend to have some pretty old and terrible stores across the UK.

So, I was on a seemingly never ending search for a bridesmaid dress. You've probably heard me…read moremoaning about it, and if not before, you have now as you're reading this. Yes, it seemed an impossible endeavour to seek out the perfect vintage style deep purple, slightly plum, bridesmaid dress. That was, until I found the concession within Debenhams, Debut. For starters, all the dresses on this concession were lovely. All in beautiful silks, tailored for the most part from the empire line which is always flattering, and they were in a variety of classic colours. They had deep red, turquoise, deep navy, ivory, forest green and my beloved purple! I immediately rummaged for the sleeveless maxi in my size. To my delight it was there! I took the dress, and a couple of others for good measure, to the fitting rooms and had a try. Fantastically, as I was browsing solo, the staff were incredibly helpful and gave me a ton of advice - including a hand with the zips! I explained the situation regarding my sister's wedding and they advised accordingly, not once pressuring me to purchase, but assuring me that the fit and look were perfect. Happy days! I was able to put the dress by so that I could come back and confirm with a friend later in the week, which I did, and so purchased the most lovely deep purple maxi silk bridesmaid dress you could ever find. Woo hoo! I shall go to the ball. I was really pleased with the service and the price, at £110, was a lot less than I had expected to have to fork out for such a lovely garment. So, if you're on a similar quest, my advice is try Debut. I'm going to glitz mine up with a home-made fascinator and such, so as to make it my own, but for the most part this dress will speak for itself.

A pretty average Marks and Spencer store, located on Briggate and serving Leeds city centre, sadly…read morethis store still has the older style layout, despite being a pretty busy location in a large city, it hasn't received the newly refurbished layout we've seen in other stores such as Meadowhall, Sheffield and Manchester. My main reason for visiting the store was to visit the Food Hall, this is located on the lower level, I do think the layout again could have been made much cleaner and simpler, compared to other Marks and Spencer stores but they did have a good product selection for a store of its' size. The staff members seemed friendly and happy to help, unfortunately, this store does not have car-parking, a cafe or an optician, which again is disappointing as the facilities do lack compared to other large stores in similarly-sized cities. 3*

Marks & Spencer seems to really be trying to push itself to the forefront of fashion and trying to…read moreappeal to a wider audience. You only have to see the TV adverts to realise this. The store on Briggate does stock the usual older fashioned style blouses and knitwear but have now intrduced even more up and coming designs to their Per Una range. This store also has a large cafe and a huge food supermarket downstairs so you can pretty much do your weekly food shop here and pick up some nice bits and pieces. I really don't like the layout of the store and feel that they need to change the decor inside to keep up with the new attidue they have. It looks a little drab. But anyway, it's well stocked and that's the main point!

Dreadful company. Zero Customer Service…read more They sent me a £150 garden storage box that was so badly damaged it is unusable. I asked for a return - they refused because of their 28 day policy - I told them I don't want a return, I want a refund under the Sale Of Goods Act because the item was faulty. They refused and ended the webchat. There is no phone number to speak to them - the number on Google just rings and rings and no-one answers - rang weekday at 1pm - phone rang solidly for 10 minutes without answer. Do Not Use. They actually deserve minus 5 stars.

House of Fraser is a brand I've visited many times recently, mainly at my local Manchester store…read morelocated on Deansgate, that store basically is everything that this branch in Leeds is not, large and spacious, with the Manchester branch spanning across 6 floors and having more room across those floors for an enjoyable shopping experience, meanwhile this branch just feels rather unwelcoming and cramped. Unlike many branches of House of Fraser (HOF), this store doesn't really have much of an impressive feel to it, which is a shame. The selection of fragrances here seemed good, prices seemed competitive but there didn't seem to be any offers on, I did like how they had all the bottles in one area so you could spray them yourself, without different stands such as one for Armani and one for Hugo Boss, which in a way was okay as it made it easier to view a slightly limited selection of fragrances they had in store, however an issue was the mixing of male and female as there was about two female perfumes in the male fragrance section, luckily I spoke French and was able to read the bottle before disaster struck! The staff here seemed okay, they didn't seem too friendly, they seemed slightly helpful, perhaps average at best, yet slightly impersonal. I really didn't like this store mainly down to it feeling small and cramped compared to other stores, yet still this is a nice brand for a city like Leeds to have, and there is reasoning for this place not to warrant a single one-star rating, so I feel House of Fraser in Leeds deserves a slightly generous two-star rating.

Hoopers on James Street is the largest department store in Harrogate town centre, it is located…read moreover five floors in a fairly old building. The layout of the store did seem a little strange, which could be down to the building its-self, you have to pass through the Cafe, and then a set of doors after going out of the lift on the Basement, to get into the Menswear section, despite having five floors, each individual floor was not overly large, with the top floor being just "customer services", but the store was a reasonable size overall. I did notice some of the clothing sections to be a little laid out like a jumble sale, they did have some good items at reasonable prices though, so not a wasted trip by any means. The Ground Floor was nicely laid out, and perhaps the most welcoming and premium area of the store, showcasing a range of fragrances and beauty products. The opening hours are pretty draconian, so plan ahead, they are open between 10 am and 5 pm Monday to Saturday and do not open on Sundays. I probably wouldn't return, but a nice addition to the shopping scene in Harrogate's town centre. 3*

Fantastic store, lots of choice and some brilliant makeup counters- New Laura Mercier!!…read more Some great clothing finds- French Connection and Ted Baker are definately worth a look

I love Wilkinsons in Headingley, it is so useful. For a start, I can get all kinds of household…read moregoods - such as shampoo, washing up liquid, washing powder etc - for much cheaper than most supermarkets. Another great thing about Wilkinsons are the garden and homewares sections. I've so often needed something stupid, like a drill bit or some compost, and dreaded having to find my way to B&Q only to remember that not only can I nip down the road to Wilkos, but it will cost me so much less at this shop! Even their ink cartridges are super cheap - for my old printer I can get 2 black and 1 colour cartridge for £5. Yes, that was £5. As well as this, the craft section in the Headingley store is really quite good, for example, they sell ivory card which, for love nor money I couldn't find in the store in town. The other grand thing about the Headingley Wilkos is the staff. On many a flustered panic, with only a few minutes to closing, they have come to my aid and helped me find what I was looking for without a hint of frustration. Wonderful.

Wilkinson has a bit of everything under one roof...DIY, Homeware, Cards, Childrens Toys, Beauty and…read moreCometics, Toiletries.....really...it's just a big bundle of organised chaos. I used to visit here when I was on my fashion design course, it was handy to pick up paints, pencils and even sewing kit accessories. My friend (who is 22) comes here to pick up spray paint for her sketch books regularly but was absolutely humiliated the other week when she was asked for ID for her pritt stick...as she didn't have her ID she was forced to leave the store empty handed. The shame of it. She doesn't look under 16 either...not even under 25 for that matter! Anyway, aside from that unfortunate incident, the shop has always worked well for me. It's cheaper than shopping in a supermarket when it comes to buying toiletries and they stock main brands such as pantene and herbal essences so you know you're still getting the quality.

Next at Leeds Trinity is one of the mall's largest anchor tenants, it is over multiple floors. The…read morestore's big, bold and bright signage makes it stand out within Trinity Leeds, while on the inside, it follows the typical look/feel you'd expect from a Next store. There is a Lipsy here, but compared to other locations there isn't a lot of brand kiosks featured inside this store, and I do hate how they seem to pack so much into the store, making it much narrower than it has to be (temporary shelving), I mean come on you have a huge store over multiple floors, allow the customers some more space. The staff seem friendly enough, they do have regular sales and a nice selection for the whole family (Men, Women, Children), including a Home section, that isn't too bad. 4*

Well, disappointingly I feel that next has slipped back down in the fashion stakes after having…read morequite improved a couple of years ago. Before the improvements I would buy clothes for work here but would never have considered buying regular items from here. Then it seemed they had a change in direction & stopped stocking all the 'dad' fashions & moved itself into modern times. Unfortunately the last couple of seasons of items here have been very disappointing and seem to have regressed back to how it was previously. And as for the Christmas jumper range that they stocked this year... I don't feel that I can comment due to the bit of bile stuck at the back of my throat!!!

A dead good T K Maxx! It takes up the entire top floor of the Victoria Shopping Centre, and the…read morefirst time I came here I accidentally spent an hour and a half trying stuff on. There's a good range of homeware too, and lots of shoes. Generally tidier and better stocked than the other TK Maxxes I've been to, too. I can only think that that's because Harrogate is posher : )

Unlike the previous reviewer, I don't like this TK Maxx! I found it to be far too hot inside (too…read moremuch glass maybe?) and a bit cramped. Despite Harrogate being a lovely town, the store was still a bit too messy for my liking, and parking is a real issue - you have to park in the main car park and walk (fine, unless you've just filled a couple of trolleys with bargains!). I have never found anything in Harrogate TKM that has excited me, perhaps because the folks in the town are that little bit more knowledgeable and grab the designer bargains as they know what they are. Still well worth a visit though.