MERCHANDISING Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

merchandising 1 of 2

noun

Definition of merchandising

as in retailing

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merchandising

2 of 2

verb

variants also merchandizing

present participle of merchandise

as in selling

to offer for sale to the public the now-familiar practice of stores merchandising goods at dramatically lower prices on the day after Thanksgiving

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Recent Examples of merchandising

Noun

Her global merchandising operation is controlled by TAS Rights Management, which owns her trademarks across goods and services, and Bravado, which manufactures products under the artist’s brand. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026 Alix Morabito, chief merchandising officer, Galeries Lafayette The new Givenchy man fits perfectly within the continuity of the women’s collection developed by Sarah Burton. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 25 June 2026

Verb

For Spisak, the reports weren’t replacing merchandising judgment. — Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The rights to his image are managed by CMG Worldwide, which specializes in celebrities merchandising. — Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for merchandising

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Noun

The retailing giant is launching its own series of programs that feature goods viewers can buy in store or online and are distributed to users of Vizio, the TV manufacturer that Walmart acquired in 2024.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 June 2026
The 5 million-square-foot Oakridge Park, Canada‘s largest redevelopment, has emerged as an epicenter for luxury and upscale retailing.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 16 June 2026

Definition of retailing

Noun

That includes rising costs for traveler accommodation, food wholesaling and investment services.

— Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Michael Blake Fiveash is co-founder and first trustee of Forgotten Formula, which the board accused of unlicensed wholesaling of pharmaceuticals.

— Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 13 Mar. 2026

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