BUSINESSSEATTLE TIMES
Big-box retailers have a new strategy for breaking into urban markets
Big-box retailers traditionally operate in suburbs due to their need for cheap, sprawling land. Recently, some have shifted to smaller stores in urban areas and denser communities, moving away from the traditional model of large warehouses and extensive parking lots.
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