41.   Publix already operates four stores in Huntsville, Ala.

42.   Presto, which operates smaller stores mainly in Scotland, already carries Safeway own-brand products and shares distribution with its larger sibling.

43.   Roberds operates stores in Ohio, Indiana, Georgia and Florida.

44.   Scandinavian Designs, which operates eight stores in the Bay Area, also offers more hands-on service and slightly more upscale furniture than Ikea, Scotto said.

45.   Sears already operates five stores in Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island.

46.   She had operated her store alone for almost a year when she invited Alberto to join her last summer.

47.   SLJ operates shoe stores in regional malls through a license agreement with Maxwell Shoe Co., executives said.

48.   Sumitomo will operate the stores through a licensing and consulting agreement with Farm Stores Inc., a privately held convenience store chain based in Florida.

49.   The Arlington, Va.-based chain operates stores in Los Angeles, Torrance and Santa Ana.

50.   The Broadway operated stores under the Broadway, Emporium and Weinstocks names.