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 three Waltons, plus their two cousins and their sister-in-law Christy Walton and nephew Lukas Walton, collectively control an approximately 45% stake in the retailing giant. Sylvan Lebrun, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025 His research and teaching interests include retailing, pricing, and artificial intelligence. Harvard Business Review, 24 Mar. 2025 Walmart shares tumbled on Thursday after the retailing giant provided a 2025 sales and profit forecast that was lower than analysts had expected, with executives warning about new challenges in an uncertain economic landscape. CBS News, 20 Feb. 2025 The capsule collection is to hit select opticians in April retailing between 209 and 249 euros. Martino Carrera, WWD, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for retailing

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 15 Apr. 2025.

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