: of, relating to, selling, or being discounted merchandise
an off-price store
off-price apparel

Examples of off-price in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web To start, the line will be sold to off-price retailers like T.J. Maxx, Marshall’s and Nordstrom Rack, according to Fantasia’s president Eddie Azar. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 6 Sep. 2024 Another key focus has been its off-price banner, Nordstrom Rack, which has helped bolster the company’s overall results. Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024 That would include reducing costs, doubling down on outlets and increasing exposure to off-price retailers. Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2024 While clothing and clothing accessories stores saw a 0.1% month-over-month decline, department stores were down 0.2% — a group that’s been ceding market share to off-price companies like TJX. Paulina Likos, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2024 Nordstrom Rack: 22 Nordstrom Inc. CEO Erik Nordstrom said during a first quarter conference call in May that the company opened nine new stores thus far for its off-price banner Nordstrom Rack. Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 26 July 2024 Between the lines: Competing on price will become paramount amid the threat of new entrants like Shein, Temu and TikTok Shop — particularly for value brands and off-price and discount retailers, according to the FTI Consulting report. Kimberly Chin, Axios, 23 July 2024 As of the end of the first quarter this year, the company had 93 department stores, 262 Rack off-price stores, six Nordstrom Local service hubs and two clearance units. David Moin, WWD, 17 July 2024 Macy’s has had to fight to stay relevant, too, as younger shoppers turn to online players such as Shein, big-box stores such as Target and off-price chains such as T.J. Maxx instead of department stores. Rohan Goswami,melissa Repko, CNBC, 15 July 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of off-price was in 1952

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“Off-price.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-price. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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