retailing

noun

re·​tail·​ing ˈrē-ˌtā-liŋ How to pronounce retailing (audio)
: the activities involved in the selling of goods to ultimate consumers for personal or household consumption

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The only positive sub-sectors were food/staples and energy, while retailing, semis, and pharmaceuticals were the worst. Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 Many of the country’s largest industries—aviation, banking, groceries and retailing—are duopolies or oligopolies, comfortable environments that can be conducive for market-power abuse. Owen Tripp, Fortune Asia, 24 Oct. 2024 On the bright side, perfumes and cosmetics were up 3 percent, and selective retailing rose 2 percent. Joelle Diderich, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024 The company is already facing an antitrust lawsuit from the U.S Federal Trade Commission, filed last year, for allegedly abusing its dominance in online retailing. Byandrew Nusca, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for retailing 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of retailing was in the 14th century

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“Retailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retailing. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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