big-box
adjective
: of, relating to, or being a large chain store having a boxlike structure
big box
noun
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Last week, big-box retailers including Target and Walmart signaled that shoppers remain resilient despite years of elevated inflation.
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Bloomberg, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
The big-box retailer known for affordable style has returned to its roots, sparking a turnaround after a multiyear slump.
—Joel Mathis, TheWeek, 26 May 2026
This is the story of how Harriett’s Bookshop became a cultural hub that sparked literary art salons around the globe and book events for authors from Michelle Obama to Jerry Seinfield—despite obstacles such as lockdowns, book bans, and big-box competitors.
—Holly Corbett, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Kitchen gadgets at the dollar store can stretch a small budget surprisingly far, and shoppers are increasingly turning to chains like Dollar Tree, Dollar General and Family Dollar to outfit their kitchens for a fraction of big-box prices.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
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Bloomberg, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
The big-box retailer known for affordable style has returned to its roots, sparking a turnaround after a multiyear slump.
—Joel Mathis, TheWeek, 26 May 2026
This is the story of how Harriett’s Bookshop became a cultural hub that sparked literary art salons around the globe and book events for authors from Michelle Obama to Jerry Seinfield—despite obstacles such as lockdowns, book bans, and big-box competitors.
—Holly Corbett, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Kitchen gadgets at the dollar store can stretch a small budget surprisingly far, and shoppers are increasingly turning to chains like Dollar Tree, Dollar General and Family Dollar to outfit their kitchens for a fraction of big-box prices.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
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“Big-box.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big-box. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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