retail
n. uncountablen. the business of selling products directly to the public in shops or online. It is the final step where a customer buys a single item rather than a large amount.
n. the sale of goods to the public in relatively small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale. Often used attributively to describe the commercial sector involving physical or digital storefronts.
She has worked in retail for five years.
The new shopping mall will create hundreds of retail jobs for people living in the local area.
The shift toward e-commerce has forced traditional retail businesses to rethink their physical presence and focus more on the customer experience within their flagship stores.
From the Old French verb retaillier.
Commonly used as a modifier before other nouns, such as 'retail price', 'retail outlet', or 'retail therapy'.