retailers
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹiˌteɪɫɝz// UK //ɹˈiːteɪləz// re·tail·ers
n. businesses or people that sell goods directly to the public. You usually find them in shops, malls, or online stores.
n. businesses or individuals that sell goods in relatively small quantities directly to consumers for personal use. Often contrasted with wholesalers who sell to other businesses.
Many online retailers offer free shipping on large orders.
Local retailers are struggling to compete with the lower prices offered by international supermarket chains.
The shift in consumer behavior has forced traditional brick-and-mortar retailers to invest heavily in digital infrastructure to maintain their market share against emerging e-commerce giants.
Usage
Commonly used in the plural to refer to the industry or a group of shops.