Supermarket chain: meaning, definitions and examples

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supermarket chain

 

[ ˈsuːpəmɑːrkɪt tʃeɪn ]

Context #1

retail industry

A supermarket chain is a group of grocery stores that are owned and operated by the same company. These chains offer a wide variety of food and household products to consumers.

Synonyms

food retailer, grocery chain

Examples of usage

  • This supermarket chain has locations all over the country.
  • I prefer to shop at a supermarket chain because of the convenience and selection.
Context #2

business

A supermarket chain is a retail business model that involves multiple grocery stores under the same brand. These chains often have centralized distribution centers and can negotiate better prices with suppliers.

Synonyms

retail chain, store network

Examples of usage

  • The supermarket chain expanded its operations to new markets.
  • Investors are interested in the supermarket chain's growth potential.

Translations

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

🇵🇹 cadeia de supermercados

🇮🇳 सुपरमार्केट श्रृंखला

🇩🇪 Supermarktkette

🇮🇩 rantai supermarket

🇺🇦 мережа супермаркетів

🇵🇱 sieć supermarketów

🇯🇵 スーパーマーケットチェーン

🇫🇷 chaîne de supermarchés

🇪🇸 cadena de supermercados

🇹🇷 süpermarket zinciri

🇰🇷 슈퍼마켓 체인

🇸🇦 سلسلة متاجر السوبر ماركت

🇨🇿 řetězec supermarketů

🇸🇰 reťazec supermarketov

🇨🇳 超市连锁

🇸🇮 veriga supermarketov

🇮🇸 matvörubúðarkeðja

🇰🇿 супермаркет желісі

🇬🇪 სუპერმარკეტების ქსელი

🇦🇿 supermarket zənciri

🇲🇽 cadena de supermercados

Word origin

The concept of supermarket chains dates back to the early 20th century when pioneers in the retail industry realized the benefits of centralized purchasing and distribution. The first supermarket chain in the United States, Piggly Wiggly, was founded in 1916. Over the years, supermarket chains have become a dominant force in the grocery retail sector, offering convenience and competitive prices to consumers.