1.   And it began closing smaller stores in the United States.

2.   And past performance of smaller stores seems unrelated to decisions to fold them.

3.   And Tiffany has tried to become more customer-friendly with longer store hours, especially in the holiday season, and smaller stores.

4.   As it turned out, the move was four years off and Ms. Newkirk-Svarczkopf had to move back to a smaller store.

5.   At a time when grape shortages and skyrocketing demand have pushed up prices for premium California wines, availability of stock is a concern, particularly for smaller stores.

6.   Big supermarket chains and convenience store operators were taking over much of the retail industry from smaller stores.

7.   Both companies were to contribute to the expansion of the business, as well as create a chain of smaller stores for regional markets.

8.   A different dynamic is at work at the much smaller ProCare stores.

9.   But by networking smaller stores, retailers can replicate big-store advantages and offer shoppers greater convenience.

10.   But smaller stores are opening.