They were always ready to serve us and here they are once more. It's the Joplings staff.
Have a look at 9 photos of the people who helped us in the cosmetics, toys, clothes sections.
There's the store manager and the staff who went outside to give customers hot cuppas as they waited for the sales to start.
We've got it all - and more - courtesy of the Sunderland Echo archives.
5. Retro on Red Nose Day
Staff from the cosmetics department gave wonderful support to Comic Relief in 2003. | se
6. A warm welcome from Nigel
Assistant general manager Nigel Jolly was ready with a warm welcome for customers in 2006. | se
7. Proud in 2003
Store manager Jim Foot with a fantastic perfume section in the background. | se
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