09-21-2007, 12:10 PM
Jade, Big Box is a deceptive term. What they are trying to keep out are Combo stores. Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Target is immaterial. These Combos are big boxes with multiple purposes under on BIG BOX roof.
Here's other examples of what a big Box would be:
Home Depot builds a store twice as large as the current one and besides all their normal home improvement stuff, they sell groceries, have a bakery, deli and beer & wine section.
Lowes builds a store twice as large as their current one and starts selling a full line of cloths, entertainment electronic, CD's, greeting cards, towels, etc.
Macy's build a store twice as large as their current store and starts selling lumber and kitchen cabinets.
Sears builds a big store to sell their normal cloths & house wares, tools & electronics, but they also add a full auto dealership all under one roof.
That's what big box bans are all about.
Here's other examples of what a big Box would be:
Home Depot builds a store twice as large as the current one and besides all their normal home improvement stuff, they sell groceries, have a bakery, deli and beer & wine section.
Lowes builds a store twice as large as their current one and starts selling a full line of cloths, entertainment electronic, CD's, greeting cards, towels, etc.
Macy's build a store twice as large as their current store and starts selling lumber and kitchen cabinets.
Sears builds a big store to sell their normal cloths & house wares, tools & electronics, but they also add a full auto dealership all under one roof.
That's what big box bans are all about.