11.   Early last year, the Radio Shack chain began to de-emphasize PCs in its retail mix.

12.   Even before the reorganization, the chain had begun adding more vegetable dishes and changed its method of food preparation.

13.   In response, most chains began offering popcorn popped in sunflower or canola oil.

14.   Last year, both chains began offering the wings, with great success.

15.   Once aligned, these chains of dice begin sinking into the floor.

16.   Retail chains will begin cutting staff, closing stores and undercutting those not on the Net that still have real estate overhead, McDonald said.

17.   Robertson said the chain began plans to add the Big King to the Burger King menu last spring after two national promotional trials.

18.   Seeing coffee as a commodity, big supermarket chains began using cheaper beans.

19.   Six years ago, the major supermarket chains began testing checkout systems that would let customers check out items by themselves.

20.   Some chains are beginning to pair fish with potatoes instead of rice.