"The Catholic Church used to be the main opposition to me," said Ms. Uhse, whose company sells over 7,000 erotic or pornographic products in stores scattered throughout the country.

Since joining the association's staff in 1990, Mr. Pope developed an overseas network of more than 13,000 retail stores, scattered throughout 23 countries on four continents.

As it considers its next moves, however, ABC faces the problem that its singular vision would be difficult to maintain in a string of stores scattered across the country.

Just because I have 10 more stores scattered around the country/world does not mean that the closing of one of them is not a financial hardship.

The 55.2-acre park and convenient shopping along Metropolitan Avenue and at small stores scattered throughout the neighborhood are some of the assets residents prize.

The Northeast's weak economy has also buffeted its 34 stores scattered in Maryland, West Virginia, western New York and Pennsylvania.

With 618 stores scattered around the country, there are few new domestic markets to conquer.

There are many take-away stores scattered throughout the suburb, including pizza, fish and chips, Chinese, noodles and bakeries.

I would guess it's an inside job at the supplier or a service company if the problem covers stores scattered across Northern California and Nevada.