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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Food-inspired fashion has filtered down from luxury designers like Dolce & Gabbana which embraced it late last decade, says Lorynn Divita, an associate professor of apparel design and merchandising at Baylor University in Texas.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Bonfig, 49, first joined the retailer as an inventory analyst in 1999, then held a series of merchandising roles.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
“We know consumers are increasingly prioritizing healthier lifestyles, and we’re moving quickly to evolve our offerings to meet their needs,” said Cara Sylvester, Target’s chief merchandising officer, in the release.
From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026
“Our team is firmly focused on writing Target’s next chapter of growth,” by improving merchandising, the shopping experience and technology, said Fiddelke in a statement Tuesday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
Clearly I am going to have what is known in our commercial terminology as a merchandising problem.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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