merchandising
noun
mer·chan·dis·ing
ˈmər-chən-ˌdī-ziŋ 
variants
or less commonly merchandizing
: sales promotion as a comprehensive function including market research, development of new products, coordination of manufacture and marketing, and effective advertising and selling
Examples of merchandising in a Sentence
She is the company's director of merchandising.
The film made a lot of money thanks to strong merchandising.
Most of the movie's earnings came from merchandising and not ticket sales.
Recent Examples on the Web
The layoffs are believed to be mostly in data engineering, merchandising, and accounts in the fashion and fitness sections of the company.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Additionally, an in-depth lecture series centering around topics such as visual merchandising, jewelry trends, brand identity, sustainability, and gemstones also took place.
—Essence, 17 Jan. 2025
Ann Grimmett, the vice president of merchandising at Jared Jeweler, said that the ring Zendaya wore appeared to be a five-karat old mine cut that costs around $120,000.
—Sadiba Hasan, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Visualize the Solution Mood boards have long been a staple of fashion, used to articulate the inspiration behind a collection while guiding merchandising, marketing and storytelling.
—Marissa Andrada, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Additionally, an in-depth lecture series centering around topics such as visual merchandising, jewelry trends, brand identity, sustainability, and gemstones also took place.
—Essence, 17 Jan. 2025
Ann Grimmett, the vice president of merchandising at Jared Jeweler, said that the ring Zendaya wore appeared to be a five-karat old mine cut that costs around $120,000.
—Sadiba Hasan, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Visualize the Solution Mood boards have long been a staple of fashion, used to articulate the inspiration behind a collection while guiding merchandising, marketing and storytelling.
—Marissa Andrada, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for merchandising
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“Merchandising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merchandising. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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