1.   Earlier this month the chain announced that it was firing a quarter of its headquarters staff to trim costs.

2.   In the aftermath, the two toy store chains announced they would stop selling such items.

3.   Many national chains have announced policies to restrict sales of M-rated video games.

4.   Next week, though, when the department store chains announce earnings for last year, profits will have risen for most.

5.   Since the OSHA findings were released, three supermaket chains have announced they will no longer sell DeCoster eggs.

6.   The acquisition comes as other large supermarket chains have recently announced similar deals.

7.   The Delray Beach office-supply chain has announce d plans to merge with a rival, Staples Inc.

8.   The drugstore chain announced recently that Chief Executive Stewart Turley will step aside.

9.   The Delray Beach office-supply chain has announced plans to merge with a rival, Staples Inc.

10.   The posh Palm Restaurant chain recently announced plans to build in the area.