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company store

American

noun

a retail store operated by a company for the convenience of the employees, who are required to buy from the store.

Etymology

Origin of company store

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Example Sentences

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Miners were paid in scrip, the company’s version of money that could only be used at the company store or in the businesses nearby that honored it.

From Salon • Oct. 28, 2025

Even perks like swag from the company store are drawing scrutiny, insiders said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2022

Chinese authorities and the company said Tesla plans to upgrade cruise-control software remotely so the owners don’t have to take their cars to a company store.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 2, 2021

Ikea HQ is exactly what you might expect: a company store modified to function as the main office for 5,400 employees.

From The Verge • Dec. 18, 2019

When the Pilar Cafe was constructed across from the company store in 1949, it was a Devine operation.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols

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