Wendy's International Inc., a rival chain, recently did so.

John Lewis staff earn the same as shopworkers at rival chains - but the year-end bonus is a significant top-up.

S.C.I.'s growth has aroused the strongest opposition from rival chains and the independent homes that dominate the trade groups.

But instead, rival chain Bass Pro Shops became one of the mall anchors.

Less than a year ago, the company spent $225 million to buy Purity, a rival chain.

The Cotroni family controlled a rival chain of grocery stores and they wanted to send a message.

A longtime retail executive with strong merchandising skills and experience running a respected rival chain, he seems to be the perfect fit.

And what if a rival chain of command grows from the Ukrainian Parliament's fiery new resolutions and begins sending directives out here?

In 1994, the parent company of Rich's bought out Macy's, which was historically Atlanta's rival chain under the Davison's banner.

Its rival chain is named Pequod's.