retailing

[ ree-tey-ling ]

noun

1. the business of selling goods directly to consumers ( wholesaling ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of retailing¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; retail + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Just in: The retailing giant raised its sales outlook for the year, after a strong quarter fueled by surging e-commerce activity and robust demand from higher-income consumers.

From New York Times

"Successful retailing is all based on feedback from the customer. It's about understanding your customer," he added.

From BBC

Andrew Hinds, chairman of jewellery retailers F Hinds, also found a "mixed picture" across retailing.

From BBC

Hirschorn: And also the retailing of extremely young people as pop stars and performers.

From Salon

The iPhone 15 Pro Max adorns the shop shelves, retailing for $1,400.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• economic
• financial
• monetary
• profit-making
• profitable
• wholesale