big-box
adjective
: of, relating to, or being a large chain store having a boxlike structure
big box
noun
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Crisscrossing the United States on an epic World Cup road trip, the pseudonymous soccer fan posted about the beauty of big-box chain stores and gas stations, projecting an infectious enthusiasm for American mass culture.
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Will Oremus,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
When the big-box retail trend started, large retailers focused on major cities.
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Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The Argyle retail project sits near a future H-E-B and is drawing interest from big-box retailers like Target, Costco or Lowe’s, with construction starting next year and retailers arriving in 2027.
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Star-Telegram Staff. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
Some head for customs inspections, while others move north by rail or on semitrucks, ready to restock local big-box stores.
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Whitney Eulich,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 June 2026
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Will Oremus,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
When the big-box retail trend started, large retailers focused on major cities.
—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The Argyle retail project sits near a future H-E-B and is drawing interest from big-box retailers like Target, Costco or Lowe’s, with construction starting next year and retailers arriving in 2027.
—
Star-Telegram Staff. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
Some head for customs inspections, while others move north by rail or on semitrucks, ready to restock local big-box stores.
—
Whitney Eulich,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 June 2026
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“Big-box.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big-box. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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