Refurbished Shoezone reopens in Hull weeks after rioters smashed up and raided shop

Shoezone, in Jameson Street, Hull
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Shoezone has reopened its Hull city centre store with a fresh new look just eight weeks after violent disorder saw the shop smashed up and raided.

Disturbing photographs from the riot showed shoes scattered all over the pavement outside and a large fire in the doorway of the shop. The store was boarded up along with others that were damaged, including Lush and O2, which have also since reopened.

A large band of Hull volunteers arrived with brooms and bags to clean up the morning after the riot alongside workers from Hull City Council. Shoezone later announced it suffered £300,000 worth of damage.

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But the footwear retailer has now reopened in its Jameson Street shop after an extensive refurbishment. It said it offers an exciting range of shoe brands for women, men and children.

To celebrate the relaunch of the store, Shoezone will have a number of special opening offers available for its customers. These deals will include savings on a selection of styles and other seasonal offers.

Shoezone was badly affected by disorder in Hull city centre on August 3
Shoezone was badly affected by disorder in Hull city centre on August 3 -Credit:Hull Live

With a refitted space and new product offerings, Shoezone stocks its own brands and a variety of exciting name-brands popular with online shoppers, such as 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."