Bookstore chain: meaning, definitions and examples

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bookstore chain

 

[ ˈbʊkstɔːr tʃeɪn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

retail business

A bookstore chain is a group of bookstores that are owned and operated by the same company. These chains often have multiple locations in different cities or regions, offering a wide selection of books and sometimes other products like stationery and gifts.

Synonyms

bookshop chain, bookstore franchise.

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Word Description / Examples
bookstore chain

Used when referring to a series of bookstores owned or controlled by the same company, typically found in multiple locations.

  • Barnes & Noble is a popular bookstore chain in the United States.
  • The bookstore chain is planning to open five new locations this year.
bookshop chain

This is a more British English term for 'bookstore chain'. It's used in the same context but may be preferred in regions where British English is more common.

  • Waterstones is a well-known bookshop chain in the UK.
  • The bookshop chain has an excellent selection of classical literature.
bookstore franchise

Refers to a bookstore that is part of a franchise model, where individual stores are owned by different operators but follow the same brand guidelines.

  • Owning a bookstore franchise can be a profitable business venture.
  • Each bookstore franchise must adhere to the company's standard policies.

Examples of usage

  • The bookstore chain is known for its friendly staff and cozy atmosphere.
  • I prefer shopping at a bookstore chain because of the convenience of finding all genres in one place.

Translations

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

🇵🇹 rede de livrarias

🇮🇳 किताबों की दुकान की श्रृंखला

🇩🇪 Buchhandlungskette

🇮🇩 rangkaian 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

🇮🇸 bókaverslanakeðja

🇰🇿 кітап дүкендері желісі

🇬🇪 წიგნების მაღაზიათა ქსელი

🇦🇿 kitab mağazaları zənciri

🇲🇽 cadena de librerías

Etymology

The concept of bookstore chains dates back to the 19th century when bookselling became a more commercial enterprise. The idea of multiple stores under one ownership allowed for greater efficiency in purchasing, distribution, and marketing. Over time, bookstore chains have become a common feature of the retail landscape, offering readers a consistent experience across various locations.