There's change coming to Swindon's Orbital Shopping Centre with the departure of one store and the arrival of a replacement.
Sports Direct confirmed it was closing in December and will shut its doors later this month.
The sports retailer will be replaced by cosmetic firm Superdrug who have made a planning application to change the building's signage ahead of their arrival.
It is not yet known when Superdrug will be opening its doors at the north Swindon retail destination but locals shouldn't be kept waiting for too long.
But how do the people of Swindon feel about this move? Are they sad to see Sports Direct go or are they happy that Superdrug is coming?
We collected some of the best responses to the story on our Facebook page.
Shaun Dunham said: "I can see this site becoming another run down version of Swindon Town Centre.
"How long before a Poundland store appears."
Louise James-Long said: "Superdrug. Literally so much better than town now,
"Orbital is defo the place to be."
Cally Pearce said: "Boots is ecstatic!!!"
Claire Treleaven said: "It'll be home bargains or b&m no doubt. Primark would be awesome though!"
Daniel Worboys said: "Just what we need next to Boots!"
Zoe Angela Boulton said: "Please can we have a Primark then I will never need to go town again."
Clare Brown said: "So there will be a Boots, Holland and Barrett and Superdrug all within close proximity?"
Leonie McCathie said: "We need a nice big Zara like Cabot’s and something nice like a Rituals !
"Or how about a really nice shoe shop."
Jules Church said: "Could do with a pets at home then wouldn’t need to leave north Swindon at all."
Ron Louie Lewis: "Superdrug. So does that mean boots will shut down in the near future when the competition gets to much leaving another empty shop..."
James Goodenough said: "I’m surprised nobody is occupying that former Outfit shop between M&S and Next.
"Arcadia Group went bust a while ago so surely there isn’t a contract in place for leasing it?"
Anne Cox said: "Well whatever goes there please no more shops like Boots and Superdrug we don't need them hopefully something different that will appeal to all ages it a lovely little centre I feel privileged to live close by."
Sam O'Donovan said: "Superdrug right next to Boots, not sure it is needed"
Ashlee John said: "Subway or Gregg’s would be nice! Why would we want Superdrug?"
Frank Williams said: "I'm just pleased that the store is being replaced by something else so quickly.
"The last thing any shopping places in Swindon needs at the moment are more empty units sat gathering dust.
"This is great news for the area and I hope that people will shop there."
Mark Willis said: "I wanted a Greggs in there."
Jay Parrs said: "There's literally Sugar Shack, Costa, a Costa in Next and a Starbucks.
"And now there will be a Superdrug, Boots, Holland and Barrett and the same stuff in Asda.
"And there was JD Sports and Sports Direct at the same time as well, for a while at least.
"And people say that The Orbital has the best variety in Swindon."
Alison T Ng said: "We need Sports Direct to stay."
Ash Bright said: "Brilliant - I am very happy that Superdrug is moving in.
"I find Boots next door is overpriced, with hardly any selection"
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