| chain store |
one of a group of retail stores that are under the same ownership or central management system and that follow a uniform marketing policy. |
| company store |
a retail store operated as a monopoly by the same company that employs the local work force. |
| convenience store |
a store, often near a busy road or highway, that is open long hours and that sells a limited selection of grocery items, especially snacks and beverages, as well as certain pharmaceutical and automotive items. |
| department store |
a large retail store organized into departments, each of which orders, displays, and sells certain types of merchandise. |
| dime store |
a store that sells mostly inexpensive products; five-and-ten. |
| discount store |
see "discount house." |
| drugstore |
in the United States, a store that sells prescription drugs, as well as other items such as vitamins, hair care products, cosmetics, candy, and magazines. |
| general store |
a small retail store that sells a wide range of merchandise but is not divided into departments. |
| grocery store |
a store in which food and other supplies for household use are sold. |
| hardware store |
a store that sells tools and equipment made of metal, as well as other types of tools, paints, cleaners, and various household items. |
| in store |
in a state of readiness; on reserve. [2 definitions] |
| mom and pop store |
(informal) a small store or business, usu. owned and run by family members. |
| package store |
a store, esp. one under the control of a given U.S. state, that sells only hard liquor and other sealed alcoholic beverages. |
| set store by |
to hold in esteem; value. |
| ten-cent store |
a commercial establishment that sells inexpensive goods; five-and-ten. |
| variety store |
a retail store that sells a wide variety of items, esp. small and inexpensive ones. |