Under this approach, dealers can still make money despite Toro's sales to big-box retailers.

In the United States the title on the cover sleeve was covered by a sticker in certain big-box retailers.

Since that time, however, the competition from big-box retailers has shrunk its profit margins.

The concept of the power center also made sense, he added, "because what consumers look for today is price and convenience and these big-box retailers provide both."

He said that for all big-box retailers entering downtown markets today, the goal is to "give the exterior a pedestrian-friendly edge."

The 15-block area that makes up downtown Stamford now seems to be attractive to big-box retailers, a mood far different from that eight years ago.

Some black business leaders accused union leaders of erecting barriers to big-box retailers in the city, but not in the largely white suburbs.

Greenville is the regional shopping destination for the Inner Banks area since many big-box retailers and specialty shops are located in the city.

The zoning ordinance, because there are not enough sites in New York for big-box retailers.

The mall is home to many big-box retailers and restaurants, and is very popular with the surrounding population.