Shoezone reopens after £300,000 of damage during riots

WELCOME RETURN: Shoezone in Jameson Street

By Simon Bristow, Co-Editor

A city centre store that was extensively damaged during rioting in August has reopened after a major refurbishment.

Shoezone in Jameson Street was among a number of shops looted and damaged and had its doorway set on fire during disturbances by far-right rioters on August 3.

The footwear retailer reopened for business at the weekend and revealed the total cost of the damage to the premises was £300,000.

BACK IN BUSINESS: The refurbished store

To celebrate its relaunch, Shoezone has announced a number of opening offers as it welcomes customers back to the store.

With a refitted space and new product offerings, Shoezone will stock its own brands and a variety of name-brands popular with online shoppers, including Lilley & Skinner, Heavenly Feet and Kickers.

Anthony Smith, chief executive of Shoezone said: “It is exciting to be reopening our store in Hull. We hope that our customers like the new variety of products and we look forward to welcoming them back into the store.”

DEVASTATION: Shoezone, left, and O2 in Jameson Street after the riots on August 3. Picture credit: Dom Fellowes

Shoezone, at 58 – 62 Jameson Street, is open from 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday, and from 10am to 4pm on Sundays.