Long queues were also outside Sports Direct and there were also lines at H&M, Argos and Debenhams.
Look through all our pictures from Commercial Road in our gallery below.
1. Shops reopen
Shoppers flocked to Commercial Road as stores reopened. Picture: Sarah Standing (150620-4168) Photo: Sarah Standing
2. Shops reopen
Shoppers flocked to Commercial Road in Portsmouth as stores reopened. Picture: Sarah Standing (150620-4165) Photo: Sarah Standing
3. Shops reopen
Shoppers queuing to get into JD Sports in Commercial Road, Portsmouth. Picture: Sarah Standing (150620-4162) Photo: Sarah Standing
4. Shops reopen
Shoppers wear face masks as they return to Commercial Road in Portsmouth as stores reopen. Picture: Sarah Standing (150620-4150) Photo: Sarah Standing