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bookshop chain

[ ˈbʊkʃɒp tʃeɪn ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

retail

A bookshop chain refers to a group of bookstores owned by the same company and operating under the same brand. These chains often have multiple locations in different cities or countries, offering a wide selection of books and sometimes other related products.

Synonyms

bookstore chain, bookstore franchise.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
bookshop chain	This term is commonly used in UK English to describe a group of bookshops owned by one company or operating under the same name in different locations. The well-known bookshop chain has opened a new store in the city center. Customers love the consistent quality and service provided by the bookshop chain.
bookstore chain	This term is widely used in US English to refer to a series of bookstores owned or managed by a single company, providing a uniform experience across different locations. The bookstore chain is offering a discount on all bestsellers this weekend. Many aspiring authors aim to get their works into a major bookstore chain.
bookstore franchise	This term applies to an individual bookstore that operates under a larger brand name, but it's owned and managed by an independent operator who has bought into the franchise. She decided to invest in a bookstore franchise to start her own business. Each bookstore franchise has the freedom to host local events and book signings.

Word

Description / Examples

bookshop chain

This term is commonly used in UK English to describe a group of bookshops owned by one company or operating under the same name in different locations.

The well-known bookshop chain has opened a new store in the city center.
Customers love the consistent quality and service provided by the bookshop chain.

bookstore chain

This term is widely used in US English to refer to a series of bookstores owned or managed by a single company, providing a uniform experience across different locations.

The bookstore chain is offering a discount on all bestsellers this weekend.
Many aspiring authors aim to get their works into a major bookstore chain.

bookstore franchise

This term applies to an individual bookstore that operates under a larger brand name, but it's owned and managed by an independent operator who has bought into the franchise.

She decided to invest in a bookstore franchise to start her own business.
Each bookstore franchise has the freedom to host local events and book signings.

Examples of usage

The bookshop chain has outlets in major cities across the country.
I prefer shopping at a bookshop chain because of the variety they offer.

Translations

Translations of the word "bookshop chain" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rede de livrarias

🇮🇳 पुस्तकालय श्रृंखला

🇩🇪 Buchhandelsketten

🇮🇩 rantai toko buku

🇺🇦 мережа книгарень

🇵🇱 sieć księgarni

🇯🇵 書店チェーン

🇫🇷 chaîne de librairies

🇪🇸 cadena de librerías

🇹🇷 kitapçı zinciri

🇰🇷 서점 체인

🇸🇦 سلسلة مكتبات

🇨🇿 řetězec knihkupectví

🇸🇰 reťazec kníhkupectiev

🇨🇳 书店连锁

🇸🇮 veriga knjigarn

🇮🇸 bókaverslunarkeðja

🇰🇿 кітап дүкендері желісі

🇬🇪 წიგნების მაღაზიების ქსელი

🇦🇿 kitab mağazası zənciri

🇲🇽 cadena de librerías

Etymology

The concept of bookshop chains dates back to the 19th century when bookselling evolved into a more commercialized industry. The rise of literacy rates and the increased demand for books led to the establishment of chain bookstores to cater to a wider audience. Over the years, bookshop chains have become an integral part of the retail landscape, providing customers with convenience and a diverse range of reading materials.