► COMMERCEa store that is part of a chain of similar stores selling the same type of product, and that are all owned and controlled by the same organization: »
The shopping complex hosts a range of chain stores including Argos, Boots, and Virgin Megastore.
A group of department stores carrying moderately priced merchandise. These chains of stores offer a wide variety of merchandise and they adhere to a high-volume, low-profit business strategy.
See also H&M; Kmart; Mass market; Sears, Roebuck and Co.; Target; Wal-Mart.