But who remembers the day that BHS opened or Pep & Co had its first day?
Were you there when New Look, Bon Marche or TJ Hughes was opened. How about B&M?
Lots of people turned out to watch and perhaps we have got you in the retro picture at one of these store openings.
Take a look.
5. Simonside memories from 2008
The opening of the new Sainsbury' Local store at Simonside and pupils from Monkton Junior School helped on the big day. Photo: SN
6. Memories from Mummy's and Daddy's
The official opening of Mummy's and Daddy's in 2008. In the picture are Julie Bent, Sajjad Ahmed, Sadia Ahmed, Lynda Reynolds, deputy mayor Brenda Donaldson and depity mayor Alex Donaldson. Photo: SN
7. Super at Sainsbury's
The new Sainsbury's on Prince Edward Road was a happy place to be on its grand opening in 2006. In the picture are Susan Thorpe, store manager Steve Topham, Margaret Smith, Lawrence Christensen and Anne Christensen. Photo: TR
8. A Debenhams reminder from 2005
Desire at Debenhams opened in Waterloo Square in 2005 but were you there for the occasion? Photo: TR