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Bigger is better: superstores spur wave of opportunities

Authors :
Hollow, Michele C.
Source :
Discount Store News. April 5, 1993, Vol. 32 Issue 7, pS4, 2 p.
Publication Year :
1993

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