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retailer

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹiˌteɪɫɝ// UK //ɹˈiːteɪlɐ// re·tail·er

n. a person or business that sells goods directly to the public. You usually find them in shops or on websites.

n. a person or business entity that sells goods to the ultimate consumer, as opposed to a wholesaler or supplier.


SIMPLE

The local retailer offers a discount to students.

CONTEXTUAL

After the holiday season, every major retailer in the city holds a massive clearance sale to clear out old stock.

COMPLEX

The rise of e-commerce has forced the traditional brick-and-mortar retailer to rethink its customer experience and loyalty programs to remain competitive in a digital market.

Origin

From retail + -er.

Usage

Commonly used in business contexts to distinguish between those who sell to the public and those who sell to other businesses.

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