big-box
adjective
: of, relating to, or being a large chain store having a boxlike structure
big box
noun
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Still, many shoppers — six in 10 — will try to offset rising prices by shopping at stores that offer discounts and deals, such as outlet malls, and big-box retailers, according to BofA Securities.
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Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 23 Oct. 2024
The front end of drug stores, which sells snacks and household staples, have become less profitable as shoppers buy more of these items online from Amazon and at big-box chains such as Walmart and Costco.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
While K-pop albums are now available at big-box stores like Target, Walmart, and Barnes & Noble, light sticks have generally remained a more niche item, often requiring fans to purchase them from international retailers or in line at concerts' merch stands.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
In a market dominated by big-box stores and faceless corporations, this personal touch can be a key differentiator.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Oct. 2024
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Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 23 Oct. 2024
The front end of drug stores, which sells snacks and household staples, have become less profitable as shoppers buy more of these items online from Amazon and at big-box chains such as Walmart and Costco.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
While K-pop albums are now available at big-box stores like Target, Walmart, and Barnes & Noble, light sticks have generally remained a more niche item, often requiring fans to purchase them from international retailers or in line at concerts' merch stands.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
In a market dominated by big-box stores and faceless corporations, this personal touch can be a key differentiator.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Oct. 2024
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“Big-box.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big-box. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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