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2008.03.31

Greetings! It's an honor to have you back with us!

In a previous @Work edition, we introduced you to the expression “think outside the box”, which refers to a way of thinking that is new and creative. This week, we're bringing you five new editions inspired by the theme “Think INSIDE the Box”, as we focus on the business of retailing on a grand scale. Why “inside” the box? Well, here's a VERY BIG hint!

Today's Lesson
BIG-BOX STORE / WAREHOUSE STORE / SUPERSTORE
大規模小売店、ディスカウントストア

Explanation

  • A big-box store, warehouse store, or superstore is a very large retail store that is usually one-story and has a simple, box-like shape.
  • big-box store, warehouse store, superstore は、たいてい、平屋で単純な箱のような形をした、とても大きな小売店のことです。

BIG-BOX STORE / WAREHOUSE STORE / SUPERSTORE

examples

  1. Have you seen the new big-box store they're building where the stadium used to be? They say it's going to have over 14,000 square meters of floor space!
  2. Many warehouse stores make up for their limited service by offering great discount prices.
  3. I don't think I'll go jogging today. I got all the exercise I needed just walking through the Berlitz Hardware Superstore this morning.

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