This week we’re looking back at shops that have opened in our towns from national chains to local independents.
See which ones you remember from your shopping trips in the high street.
Some have stood the test of time while others have changed hands – so take a trip down memory lane.
1. The Studio: Kettering: The Studio new shop a joint venture between Wren Spinnney, Isebrook and Maplefields Schools. Kettering-born comedian James Acaster officially opens the shop on Lower Street with pupils and head teacher of Wren Spinney Simon Bishop. Saturday November 21 2015
The Studio: Kettering: The Studio Kettering-born comedian James Acaster officially opens the shop in Lower Street - 2015 Photo: Alison Bagley
2. Looking back to when these shops opened in Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough and Rushden areas
Rushden Heron Food open in the old Woolworths shop Zoe DeGrussa and store manager Robert Flynn - 2009 Photo: Alan Castle
3. Looking back to when these shops opened in Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough and Rushden areas
The official opening of Pettifers Pet Shops in the former Oakley Arms pub in Rushden. Hayley Harris, 12, Anna Winkley, Leanne Harris, owner, James Harris, manager and Katie Harris, 10 with a cake to celebrate the opening of the shop. Photo: Sharon Lucey
4. Looking back to when these shops opened in Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough and Rushden areas
Corby: Opening of Willow Place shopping centre - 2007 Photo: Alan Castle