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• present participle of merchandise.

merchandising

American  

[mur-chuhn-dahy-zing] / ˈmɜr tʃənˌdaɪ zɪŋ /

noun

1. the planning and promotion of sales by presenting a product to the right market at the proper time, by carrying out organized, skillful advertising, using attractive displays, etc.

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merchandising British  

/ ˈmɜːtʃənˌdaɪzɪŋ /

noun

1. the selection and display of goods in a retail outlet

2. commercial goods, esp ones issued to exploit the popularity of a pop group, sporting event, etc

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Etymology

Origin of merchandising

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at merchandise, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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

What was important was merchandising: toys, theme parks, soundtracks and franchises.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Best to keep in mind that the whole franchise exists not to advance the craft of storytelling but the magic of merchandising.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

She was a merchandising consultant and sat on the company’s board until 2009, when she became an honorary lifetime director.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

“I’m gonna fix you up with a new route and give you another chance. I got some merchandising gimmicks maybe help you out.”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole

Related Words

• commerce
• deal
• dealings
• exchange
• industry
• manufacturing
• market
• sales
• selling
• trade
• traffic
• transaction