OMOTO Store is set to officially reopen this weekend after the devastating fire that tore through the Smart Mart Buildings earlier this year left owner Lola facing one of the hardest periods of her life.
Following 13 weeks of uncertainty, refurbishment work, and support from the local community, the much-loved business welcomedcustomers back at its new premises on Waterloo Road on Saturday 9th May.
For Lola, the reopening marks far more than simply returning to business. The store, named using the initials of her children and created in memory of her late husband, holds deep personal meaning for her family.
Despite the emotional and financial toll caused by the fire, Lola said the overwhelming support from local residents, friends, and neighbouring businesses helped give her the strength to rebuild and begin a new chapter for OMOTO Store.
Here are xx pictures of the new OMOTO Store in Blackpool.
