Chain Stores
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會話小老師Christine Hsieh 製作
Starting Questions
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Do you like to go to chain stores?
Which one do you usually
patronize(光顧)?
Do you know what are some famous
chain stores in the US? Please name
some.
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Definition of Chain Stores
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Chain stores are retail outlets that
share a brand and central
management, and usually have
standardized business methods and
practices. These characteristics also
apply to chain restaurants and some
service-oriented chain businesses.
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List of Supermarket/Malls Chains
And more: K-Mart, Costco, Ikea,…
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Wal-Mart
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'BUCKS' GETTING 'DUNK'ED
NYC CHAIN JAVA JOUST
A new study shows what many an old-time New Yorker has been griping about for years
- chain stores appear to be taking over.
In its first-ever ranking of national retailers in the city, the Center for an Urban Future
yesterday published its list of chains with the most outlets in the five boroughs.
Dunkin' Donuts took the title with 341, ahead of upscale coffee competitor Starbucks,
which came in fourth at 235.
The pricey java joint did rank No. 1 in Manhattan with 186, ahead of 78 for Dunkin',
which concentrates on the outer boroughs.
Jonathan Bowles, director of the center, a nonpartisan think tank, said he and his
researchers conducted the study because, well, they were curious.
"We've been hearing so much talk about the proliferation of national chains in New York
and how mom-and-pop stores have been pushed out of the city, but it struck me that
there was so little data," he told The Post. "We wanted to provide a backdrop to this
discussion."
Bowles said he had expected Seattle-based behemoth Starbucks to come in at No. 1.
"Anybody who lives or works in Manhattan runs into about five Starbucks between your
home and your office," he said, but "Dunkin' Donuts having roughly 100 more stores in
the city wasn't something I expected."
Bowles noted that some home-grown chains are also doing well.
Duane Reade is in the top 10, and bedding behemoth Sleepy's comes in at No. 12. And
home-appliance giant P.C. Richard and urban clothiers Jimmy Jazz and VIM all rank
above the likes of Target, Kmart and Costco……For more about this article, press here
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Further Discussion
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How do the chain stores shape our
lives or vise versa?
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Please find a chain store that you like
and gather some information to share
with the tutor for your next practice.
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Resources
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New York Post http://www.nypost.com/
Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chain_stor
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