RETAILING Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of retailing

as in merchandising

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verb

present participle of retail

as in selling

to offer for sale to the public the textile manufacturer doesn't retail its fabrics to consumers, offering them only to wholesalers and garment makers

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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 Swift accessorized with dark carmine Christian Louboutin Her in Roma Patinated calf Leather Block Sandals, retailing at $1,195. — Charmaine Patterson, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026

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Per the listing, the Pineapple + Coconut 12-pack, retailing for $39, is made with organic Brazilian yerba mate, and is supplemented by pineapple and coconut flavors and sweetened with cane sugar, raw honey and monk fruit extract. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026 The 35 mm watch comes in either platinum or a silvered 18-karat Breguet gold, retailing for $203,300 and $184,800, respectively, and joins the house’s permanent collection. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for retailing

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Product data, creative pipelines and creator briefs need to move at the speed of the feed, not the speed of a quarterly merchandising cycle.

— Faustino Júnior, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
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

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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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