There are still a few chains that might fit well into Ahold's U.S. network, such as Giant Eagle in Pennsylvania or the privately held Publix Super Markets chain, based in Florida.

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The super malls and chain stores are fairly recent phenomena in the scheme of things.

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The next step up the TV megapixel chain is Super Hi-Vision (SHV) TV, which packs 33 megapixels per frame.

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The drugstore chain locked up exclusive rights to Super Blue Stuff for three months, after which McClung can sell it to other retailers.

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