All these well known chains had branches in the South Tyneside area and we have got the photos to prove it.
Did you love to shop in Presto? We have a photo of staff from that store as well in a series of nine photos to take you back shopping in years gone by.
Take a look and see if our collection brings back memories.
1. A 1980s Nook scene
Hintins at The Nook in April 1983. Is this where you loved to shop? Photo: Shields Gazette
2. Reminders of 2008
Woolworths in King Street 13 years ago. What was your favourite buy from the South Shields branch? Photo: TR
3. Liptons in the picture
A view of the Liptons store in Jarrow. Who remembers it? Photo: Shields Gazette
4. Safeway in 2003
Margaret Smith and Ann Allan were pictured at the shop in the Nook 18 years ago. Who can tell us more? Photo: CL