Taking their cue from discountchains, some are offering specialized food and pharmacy items.
一些人从折扣店中得到启示，开始提供一些特价食品和药品。
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Sales at discountchains were up, but so were sales at furniture stores, which is surprising given the miserable state of the housing market.
折扣连锁店销售增长了，但是家具店居多，这给了萎靡不振的住房市场以意外的惊喜。
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Wal-Mart is facing stout competition at home from the spread of discountchains that offer even-cheaper goods to consumers who feel particularly cash-strapped.