Chain store
Chain Store
A Chain Store (pronunciation: /ʧeɪn stɔːr/) is a retail outlet that forms part of a series, or a "chain", of stores owned and operated by the same organization.
Etymology
The term "Chain Store" originates from the concept of a retail business that has multiple locations, linked or "chained" together under a single brand or organization. The term has been in use since the early 20th century, coinciding with the rise of large retail corporations.
Definition
A Chain Store is defined as a store that is part of a group of the same stores owned and operated by a single organization. These stores share a common brand and sell similar or identical merchandise. Chain stores can be found in multiple locations, often in different cities or even countries.
Related Terms
- Retail: The sale of goods to the public in relatively small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale.
- Franchise: A legal and commercial relationship between the owner of a trademark, service mark, trade name, or advertising symbol and an individual or group wishing to use that identification in a business.
- Big-box store: A physically large retail establishment, usually part of a chain.
- Convenience store: A small retail business that stocks a range of everyday items.
- Department store: A large retail establishment offering a wide variety of goods, organized into different departments.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chain store
- Wikipedia's article - Chain store
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