Meaning of dark store | Babel Free

Definitions

A distribution center, usually a large warehouse, not open to the public, containing the physical goods sold by the online operations of a supermarket or other retail outlet.

Examples

“"Food online is growing really well for us," said Towle adding it would need "tens" rather than "hundreds" of dark stores as it will also continue to pick orders from normal supermarkets.”

“In Battersea, in southwest London, Vito Parrinello, a manager of several dark stores who until recently managed Italian restaurants, is determined that the delivery riders not disturb their new neighbors.”

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