Mart Brothers n.pl. the American retail store chains Wal-Mart and K-Mart. Editorial Note: This term is ironically jocular through comparison to local stores that tend to be named after their owners and in contrast to the two retailers’—especially Wal-Mart’s—enormous market influence and many retail locations. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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