In 1977, the chain grew to 183 stores, and began selling sports clothing as well.

Around 1650 chains began to be used, which lasted longer.

However, the chain began to prosper in 1997, when their total sales had reached an estimated $250 million.

The long chain that held the tiger began to pull steadily.

The chain of events that put me there began in 1947.

The chain continued to grow, but began to hit some rough spots a few years later.

Due to declining sales, the chain began cutting prices as well.

Around that same time, the chain began selling gasoline in front of their stores.

It's almost impossible to see where a chain of movement begins.

The company expanded quickly throughout the region but suffered when the big American chains began to move to the area.