11.   Other chains are offering sushi bars and shoe repair, or providing baby-sitting while harried parents shop.

12.   Other chains offered special promotions to attract shoppers.

13.   The all-suite hotel chain is offering Family Fun Paks, six packages featuring activities, local attractions, and check-in gifts.

14.   The chain offers a standard menu with a few regional variations, such as pretzels in California and pickles in Texas.

15.   The chains sometimes offer a middle-grade product.

16.   The chain offers relatively few styles in individual pieces or room sets and sells most models as take-it-or-leave-it.

17.   The chains offer more than the hardware stores did.

18.   The Dan Hotel chain offered him a free week plus car.

19.   The French hotel chain is offering huge heart lollipops to guests.

20.   These so-called offprice apparel chains offer large selections of brand names, something Bradlees cannot match.