big-box
adjective
: of, relating to, or being a large chain store having a boxlike structure
big box
noun
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Some Black people are bypassing big-box stores altogether in the wake of protests of Target, Walmart, and other stores who’ve abandoned their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
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Miami Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
Yet the company faces stiffer competition from a wide range of rivals, including big-box retailers like Walmart, online players like Amazon and upstarts like TikTok Shop.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
The club chain said its big size and limited assortment — its stores carry a couple thousand items versus over 100,000 for some big-box retailers — give it a leg-up when navigating tariffs.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 2 Dec. 2025
As families head into the holiday season, many shoppers assume warehouse clubs and big-box stores are the smartest places to save — but consumer experts warn that jumbo purchases can quietly drain your budget.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Nov. 2025
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Miami Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
Yet the company faces stiffer competition from a wide range of rivals, including big-box retailers like Walmart, online players like Amazon and upstarts like TikTok Shop.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
The club chain said its big size and limited assortment — its stores carry a couple thousand items versus over 100,000 for some big-box retailers — give it a leg-up when navigating tariffs.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 2 Dec. 2025
As families head into the holiday season, many shoppers assume warehouse clubs and big-box stores are the smartest places to save — but consumer experts warn that jumbo purchases can quietly drain your budget.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Nov. 2025
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“Big-box.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big-box. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.
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