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<p>A <b>chain store</b> or <b>retail chain</b> is a <a href="page.php?w=retail">retail</a> outlet in which several locations share a <a href="page.php?w=brand">brand</a>, <a href="page.php?w=Management">central management</a>, and standardized business practices. They have come to dominate many retail markets, dining markets, and service categories in many parts of the world. A <a href="page.php?w=franchising">franchised</a> retail establishment is one form of a chain store.  In 2005, the world's largest retail chain, <a href="page.php?w=Walmart">Walmart</a>,</p><p>
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