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Chain Stores 線上英語自學中心 會話小老師Christine Hsieh 製作

Chain Stores 線上英語自學中心 會話小老師Christine Hsieh 製作

Starting Questions 1. 2. Do you like to go to chain stores? Which one

Starting Questions 1. 2. 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. 2

Definition of Chain Stores n Chain stores are retail outlets that share a brand

Definition of Chain Stores n Chain stores are retail outlets that share a brand central management, and usually have standardized business methods and practices. These characteristics also apply to chain restaurants and some service-oriented chain businesses. 3

List of Supermarket/Malls Chains And more: K-Mart, Costco, Ikea, … 4

List of Supermarket/Malls Chains And more: K-Mart, Costco, Ikea, … 4

Wal-Mart 5

Wal-Mart 5

'BUCKS' GETTING 'DUNK'ED NYC CHAIN JAVA JOUST A new study shows what many an

'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 6

Further Discussion n How do the chain stores shape our lives or vise versa?

Further Discussion n How do the chain stores shape our lives or vise versa? n Please find a chain store that you like and gather some information to share with the tutor for your next practice. 7

Resources n n New York Post http: //www. nypost. com/ Wikipedia http: //en. wikipedia.

Resources n n New York Post http: //www. nypost. com/ Wikipedia http: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Chain_store 8