Online vintage clothing retailer opens first shop in Shrewsbury’s Wyle Cop

An online vintage clothing retailer has opened its first shop in Shrewsbury town centre as the business continues to expand.

Griffs, owned by Jake Griffiths, has opened at 64 Wyle Cop, a ground floor retail unit which forms part of a substantial Grade II Listed period building.

Jake said: “I've been operating for about five years and recently rebranded to Griffs having originally been under a different name.

"I’ve done a few pop up shops before. I did one in Shrewsbury a few years ago and that went really well. It seemed like people were very interested in what I’ve got to offer.

“I’ve since carried on online, but then thought why not take the plunge.

“I specifically sell vintage sportswear from brands like Nike, Adidas and Reebok, to streetwear brands like Stussy, Supreme and Palace, and high end brands like Ralph Lauren, YSL and more."

Jake added the location attracted him to choose Wyle Cop for his first shop premises.

“I regularly walk up and down the Wyle Cop and love how many great independent shops there are, and in Shrewsbury as a whole. I’m looking forward to being alongside these."

Josh Hyde, who handled the letting for Towler Shaw Roberts, added: “The property at 64 Wyle Cup is situated in a popular location in Shrewsbury town centre with a busy footfall.

“It was identified by Jake as being ideal to open his first shop after trading successfully online for a number of years.

“As an independent business, Griffs will fit in perfectly with the many other independent businesses that have chosen to make Wyle Cop home.

“We wish Jake every success in his new premises.”