chain store

Frequency: 8.028.3 per million words

One of a series of stores owned by one company and selling the same merchandise.

storeADJECTIVE + NOUN (place to buy things)

Categories:

chain

Examples (10)

  • Many small businesses struggle to compete with large chain stores.
  • The new shopping mall is full of popular chain stores.
  • She prefers shopping at local boutiques rather than big chain stores.
  • This coffee shop is part of a national chain store network.
  • Chain stores often benefit from bulk purchasing and standardized operations.
  • The town council debated whether to allow more chain stores into the historic district.
  • He started his career managing a regional chain store.
  • The company announced plans to open several new chain stores next year.
  • Despite their convenience, some argue that chain stores lack unique character.
  • The rise of online shopping has impacted the profitability of many traditional chain stores.