Word
retailing
Phoneticsre·tail·ing
US/ˈɹiˌteɪɫɪŋ/
UK/ɹˈiːteɪlɪŋ/
Definition
n. the business of selling products directly to the public in shops or online. It is the final step of getting goods from a maker to a customer.
n. the activity of selling goods or services directly to individual consumers for their own use. Often contrasted with wholesaling, which involves selling to other businesses.
Examples
“Online retailing has changed the way people shop for clothes.”
“The company is expanding its presence in the European retailing market by opening ten new flagship stores.”
“The rapid growth of mobile retailing has forced traditional brick-and-mortar businesses to integrate digital platforms into their existing customer service models.”
Examples
simple
“Online retailing has changed the way people shop for clothes.”
contextual
“The company is expanding its presence in the European retailing market by opening ten new flagship stores.”
complex
“The rapid growth of mobile retailing has forced traditional brick-and-mortar businesses to integrate digital platforms into their existing customer service models.”
Real-World Examples
“But the tech won't come cheap - retailing at $2,195 in the US and £1,995 in the UK.” “Those pillows are their best-selling gift item, retailing at $59.” Scan code
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