Consequently, stores that carry a broad mix of merchandise tended to fare better.

American stores tend to concentrate on selling what their managers consider matching or complementary clothes, often made by the same company.

All stores lying in the snow tended to get buried and there was a constant danger of their getting lost.

Lower-end stores tend to buy more products from Asia, and have the most clout with their suppliers.

The stores tend to locate in smaller communities than those where Walmart would go.

In the vicinity of the development site itself, the largest stores tend to be no more than about 15,000 square feet.

These stores tend to cater to Chinese who can not quite afford the imports.

The stores tend to be on the expensive side.

Such stores will tend to have a more defined pricing structure and lower membership fees.

The stores tend to have a more trendy mix in cities than in suburbs.