I used to think "chainstore" was British-speak for jewelry store. But now I think it means a store that is part of a"chain of stores," like K-Mart or Target in the US.
@TonyInPortland I just looked it up: "One of a series of shops owned by one firm and selling the same goods." So yes, the second one is right.\r\nDavid in Portland, OR
@TonyInPortland I just looked it up: "One of a series of shops owned by one firm and selling the same goods." So yes, the second one is right.\r\nDavid in Portland, OR
I used to think "chainstore" was British-speak for jewelry store. But now I think it means a store that is part of a"chain of stores," like K-Mart or Target in the US.
Which is right?
@TonyInPortland I just looked it up: "One of a series of shops owned by one firm and selling the same goods." So yes, the second one is right.\r\nDavid in Portland, OR
@TonyInPortland I just looked it up: "One of a series of shops owned by one firm and selling the same goods." So yes, the second one is right.\r\nDavid in Portland, OR
@TonyInPortland The Walmart / Gap theory is correct.
@TonyInPortland The Walmart / Gap theory is correct.