What are Big Box Stores?
Big box stores are chain stores which tend to establish physically large branches. Some people criticize the business tactics of big box stores, arguing that they are designed to drive out small business, they do not support unionization, they mislead the communities they enter, and some have questionable environmental practices. Fans of big box stores argue that they provide a convenient and obviously desirable service, since the openings of such stores are typically very well attended. Several characteristics distinguish a big box store. The first is the sheer size of the establishment; big box stores are typically many times larger than comparable stores. Because these stores are connected with a chain, they are capable of negotiating very favorable contracts with suppliers, and as a result their prices also tend to be extremely low. Many stores organize their pricing so that they profit on the sheer volume of goods sold, rather than on each individual piece of merchandise. These es
