merchandise

American  

[mur-chuhn-dahyz, -dahys, mur-chuhn-dahyz] / ˈmɜr tʃənˌdaɪz, -ˌdaɪs, ˈmɜr tʃənˌdaɪz /

Sometimes merchandize

noun

1. the manufactured goods bought and sold in any business.

2. the stock of goods in a store.

3. goods, especially manufactured goods; commodities.

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verb (used without object)

merchandised, merchandising

1. to carry on trade.

verb (used with object)

merchandised, merchandising

1. to buy and sell; deal in; trade.

2. to plan or manage the arrangement and promotion of (goods in a store).

   When you merchandise your products, promote impulse purchases by grouping like items.

merchandise British  

noun

1. commercial goods; commodities

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verb

1. to engage in the commercial purchase and sale of (goods or services); trade

Other Word Forms

• merchandisable adjective
• merchandiser noun
• unmerchandised adjective

Etymology

Origin of merchandise

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English marchandise, from Old French; merchant, -ice

Example Sentences

Walmart generated 4.6 percent comparable sales growth in its US retail business, reflecting higher sales across grocery, pharmaceuticals and general merchandise.

From Barron's

Gross merchandise volume, which measures the total monetary value of all completed purchases over its network, increased 32% to $38.7 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal

For the year, the company expects slight growth in gross merchandise sales, with positive year-over-year comparisons in each quarter, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal

But that growth was offset by slower sales growth in general merchandise, a dynamic that reflects shoppers prioritizing their spending needs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Collectibles were the biggest contributor to gross merchandise volume in the fourth quarter, driven by trading cards sales.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• commodity
• material
• product
• stock
• stuff