Traders in Exeter's Fore Street say their business has been hit hard by reports of anti-social behaviour.
For a short time the legal highs shop Hush was attracting some people who took drugs in the street - deterring shoppers from visiting.
Police and the shop have now taken action - but traders say the damage has been done.
Gina Arrell from the Crystal Cafe is calling on shoppers to come back
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