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
Fast Simon is known for its search and discovery capabilities, SEO amplification and merchandising tools.
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 20 Sep. 2024
By understanding which questions lead to conversions and identifying common customer pain points, retailers can optimize their website content, merchandising, and marketing strategies to better meet customer needs.
—Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
From the start, Elkann said this would be a long-term project, and Iannone was appointed to create collections that would shift from Ferrari’s previous merchandising approach to ones that speak of design, fashion and lifestyle, reflecting the brand’s luxury positioning.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024
Suwon Yang, Chanel’s head of merchandising for accessories and leather goods, took the stand on Wednesday.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2024
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 20 Sep. 2024
By understanding which questions lead to conversions and identifying common customer pain points, retailers can optimize their website content, merchandising, and marketing strategies to better meet customer needs.
—Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
From the start, Elkann said this would be a long-term project, and Iannone was appointed to create collections that would shift from Ferrari’s previous merchandising approach to ones that speak of design, fashion and lifestyle, reflecting the brand’s luxury positioning.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024
Suwon Yang, Chanel’s head of merchandising for accessories and leather goods, took the stand on Wednesday.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2024
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 2 Oct. 2024.
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