In the past we have looked back at Asda, Tesco and Morrisons in the town. But the area has been home to other big names including some that have since disappeared such as Presto, Netto and Safeway.
How many of these supermarkets have you shopped in?
1. Lidl opens its doors
Customers check out Hartlepool's new Lidl store off Easington Road in 2009. The chain has since opened a second store in town at the Teesbay Retail Park. Photo: LH
2. Kwiksave
Who remembers shopping here at Kwiksave in Villers Street? It is seen here after it closed in 2007. Photo: LH
3. Fancy dress fun
Iceland Hartlepool staff donned spooky fancy dress in this picture from the archives. Photo: TC
4. retro mail iceland.JPG
An old picture of Iceland in Middleton Grange shopping centre. Photo: Off to Iceland
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