26984 words

retail

14 definitions • 20 examples
1
the activity of selling goods to the public, usually in shops:

Examples:

The job is open to applicants with over two years' experience in retail.
The clothing company has six retail outlets (= shops) in Perth.
$13 off the manufacturer's recommended retail price
2
to sell goods to the public in shops, on the internet, etc.:

Examples:

The company makes and retails moderately priced sportswear.
3
to be sold at a particular price:

Examples:

This laptop retails at £850.
4
sold in shops, on the internet, etc.:

Examples:

It's much cheaper to buy wholesale than retail.
The restaurant had very good ice cream - it was even sold retail for a while.
5
the activity of selling goods to the public, usually in small amounts, for their own use
6
to sell goods to the public, usually in small amounts, for their own use:

Examples:

[ T ] Country Miss makes and retails sportswear.
[ I ] The software retails for $69.
7
the activity of selling goods to the public in stores, on the internet, etc., rather than selling to stores, other businesses, etc.:

Examples:

She has worked in retail her entire adult life.
Organic food is one of the largest growth areas in food in the UK in retail.
8
a store or group of stores that sells goods to the public:

Examples:

They operate the largest toy retail chain in the country.
9
the business activity of selling goods through stores to the public, or the companies involved in this:

Examples:

The company is now the UK's eighth-largest motor insurer in the retail market.
10
a person who buys goods, rather than a store or other business:

Examples:

Both companies are trying to attract retail customers.
11
connected with the activity of selling goods to the public, rather than selling to stores, etc.:

Examples:

The company needs to focus on its core retail business.
12
to sell goods to the public in stores, on the internet, etc.:

Examples:

They have a proven record in retailing clothes and shoes.
13
to be sold at a particular price:

Examples:

The parts cost $3 to $5 per watch, while the finished products retailed for $150 to $200.
14
if something is sold retail, it is sold to the public in stores, on the internet, etc., rather than to stores, other businesses, etc.:

Examples:

buy/sell retail It's much cheaper to buy wholesale than retail.

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