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Bigger is better: superstores spur wave of opportunities
- Source :
- Discount Store News. April 5, 1993, Vol. 32 Issue 7, pS4, 2 p.
- Publication Year :
- 1993
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Abstract
- Home furnishings superstores will become the newest retail trend as existing stores attract affluent customers and new entrees cut discounter and specialty store market shares. Consumers are attracted by superstores Bed Bath and Beyond and Linens 'n things, which have 30 bedroom supplies displays in their superstores, compared to the 2-5 displays of large discount houses. Linens 'n things, the largest US textile specialty chain, plans to convert almost all of its stores into superstores in the next few years.<br />A movie mogul would call them blockbusters. Retailers refer to them as superstores, billing them as places to find 'all the home furnishings one could ever want under one roof.' [...]
Details
- ISSN :
- 00123587
- Volume :
- 32
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- Discount Store News
- Publication Type :
- News
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.13654288