A BIG shoe chain has shut more than 30 stores over the past year, it has been revealed. Shoe Zone has shuttered 31 of its stores in that time, after saying it would close “unviable” sit… ...

The shoe-seller closed a further 13 stores in 2023. The announcement of even more Shoe Zones closing as we head into 2025 is another worrying sign for the British High Street.

WORCESTER — Cobbler Paul Jennette, 71, owner of Central Shoe Repair at 37 Mechanic St., walks from his back room as he hears a chime announcing that a customer has entered his shop.