1.   One by one, chains operating stores in Maryland told state workers they would have to go elsewhere to fill prescriptions.

2.   The company operates retail stores that sell furniture, bedding, appliances and consumer electronics.

3.   Authentic Fitness designs and markets swimwear and athletic fitness wear under the Speedo brand and other brands, and also operates retail stores that sell those brands.

4.   Besides Somerville Lumber, Payless operates stores under such names as Furrow, Lumberjack, Hugh M. Woods, and Knox Lumber.

5.   A new Taiwan-based company managed by restaurant developer John Sun will operate the stores under the Boston Market name.

6.   But Rhonda Glenn, who operates a store in Three Rivers, supports the decision to end the game.

7.   By buying in volume and by operating large stores, these chains could offer lower prices and more choices than mom-and-pop rivals.

8.   California was an area of concern because both companies operate numerous stores in that state.

9.   California was an area of concern because both companies operated numerous stores in that state.

10.   Dickinson has broached the concept of brand outlets for some time, but he first envisioned travel agents operating the stores.