big-box storenoun [ C ]
uk/ˌbɪɡ.bɒks ˈstɔːr//ˌbɪɡ.bɑːks ˈstɔːr/also big-box retailer USa very large shop that sells a large number of products, usually at low prices:
The rise of chain retailers led to the supremacy of big-box stores like Kmart, Target, and Wal-Mart.
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Shops & auctions
- army disposals store
- army surplus store
- army-navy store
- art gallery
- auction
- discount store
- discount warehouse
- druggist
- drugstore
- duty-free
- milk bar
- newsagent
- newsstand
- off-licence
- offie
- swap meet
- sweet shop
- tabletop sale
- tag sale
- thrift store
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