supermarket chain
[ˈsuːpərˌmɑːrkɪt tʃeɪn]
nounpl: supermarket chains
rede de supermercados
1. A group of supermarkets operating under the same brand name and management, with multiple locations across a region or country
Walmart is the largest supermarket chain in the United States.
O Carrefour é uma das maiores redes de supermercados do Brasil.
2. A commercial enterprise that operates numerous self-service stores selling groceries and household goods
The supermarket chain expanded to five new cities this year.
A rede de supermercados abriu dez novas filiais no estado de São Paulo.
Supermarket chains are central to modern retail in Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, major chains like Carrefour, Pão de Açúcar, and Walmart dominate urban areas, while small towns often have local supermarkets. The term 'rede de supermercados' reflects the importance of large-scale retail operations in Brazilian consumer culture. In the US, supermarket chains are fundamental to suburban life and food accessibility.
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