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Category Killer

By Shari Waters, About.com

Definition: A large retail chain store that is dominant in its product category. This type of store generally offers an extensive selection of merchandise at prices so low that smaller stores cannot compete.
Also Known As: Big Box Store
Examples: Best Buy is an example of an electronics category killer.
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