Big chains have been collecting sales tax nationwide because they typically have physical stores in whatever state a purchase is being shipped to.

大型连锁企业一直在全国范围内征收销售税，因为它们通常在货物运输到的任何州都有实体店。

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that are just the, you know, one or two stores rather than the chains.

他们只有一两家店，而不是连锁店。

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Heinz sells its products through its sales organizations, independent agents and distributors to everyone: grocery stores chains, convenience stores, bakeries, pharmacies, mass merchants, club stores, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, health-care facilities and various government agencies.

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The biggest losers are likely to be the pricier department stores, speciality chains and luxury stores.

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Many of the two chains' stores compete in the same markets, making them an obvious target for cost cuts.

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