BusinessAugust 18, 2026

hypermarkets

HY-per-mar-kits

Definition

Large retail stores that combine a supermarket and a department store under one roof, typically offering a wide range of groceries and general merchandise.

Etymology

The term is a blend of 'hyper-' (meaning over or beyond) and 'market', first appearing in the 1960s to describe massive, one-stop shopping facilities.

In the news

The article mentions that Loblaw operates a broad network in Canada ranging from hypermarkets to smaller community stores to reach a diverse consumer base.

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