chain store

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noun
  1. one of a group of retail stores under the same ownership and selling similar merchandise.

Origin of chain store

1
An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

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British Dictionary definitions for chain store

chain store

noun
  1. one of several retail enterprises under the same ownership and management: Also called: multiple store

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Cultural definitions for chain store

chain store

One of many retail stores owned by a single corporation and offering similar products. Examples include Sears and Safeway.

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