- present participle of merchandise.
merchandising
Americannoun
noun
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the selection and display of goods in a retail outlet
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commercial goods, esp ones issued to exploit the popularity of a pop group, sporting event, etc
Etymology
Origin of merchandising
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at merchandise, -ing 1
Vocabulary lists containing merchandising
Example Sentences
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Away from the action the Games mascot Finnie proved a merchandising hit.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
From ‘Springtime for Hitler’ to Yogurt’s merchandising pitch in ‘Spaceballs,’ here are the many sides of a filmmaker who reinvented on-screen comedy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
The appointment comes as Kohl’s works to improve merchandising and add inventory after struggling with sluggish sales and reporting a moderate sales decline.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
Burlington stock hasn’t traditionally done as well as its peers’ shares, as the company has struggled to match them in terms of merchandising and execution.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
I was already helping keep the books, and as for the rest—the ins and outs of hunting quality pieces, merchandising, and display—I’d learn all that from Ba and Mr. Lew.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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