From well-established city centre favourites to some new kids on the block, here’s some of the independent retailers, selling everything from natural wines to designer clothes, worth checking out if you’re planning to shop local more.
5. Little Shop, High Street West
It may be little in size, but Little Shop in High Street West is big in quality. As well as selling coffees, doughnuts and tray bakes, it sells a great range of craft beers, natural wines, olives and crisps. | Sunderland Echo
6. Jacky White's, The Bridges
For an Aladdin's cave of independents, head to city institution Jacky Whites Market where you can get everything from pies and sausages to a new battery for your watch and upcycled goods. Traders are on first name terms with many of their customers and they really know their stuff. | Sunderland Echo
7. Tullys, Holmeside
Tullys in Holmeside has more than 50 years' experience in sewing machines over three generations of the same family. They source and supply high quality branded sewing, embroidery and over locking machines to individuals, small businesses and public sector organisations | Sunderland Echo
8. Sunshine Co-operative, High Street West
For a great range of ethical, sustainable and artisan produce, head to the Sunshine Co-operative at the bottom of High Street West, which sells foods you won't find on the supermarket shelves. It's part of the trio of once-dilapidated buildings which have been given new life in the street. Make sure to head next door to Sonny's at Pop Recs for an excellent coffee. | Sunderland Echo