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merchandising
[ mur-chuhn-dahy-zing ]
/ ˈmɜr tʃənˌdaɪ zɪŋ /
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noun
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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Also called merchandise planning.
Origin of merchandising
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at merchandise, -ing1
Words nearby merchandising
mercerize, mercery, merch, merchandise, merchandiser, merchandising, merchandize, merchant, merchantable, merchant bank, merchant flag
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British Dictionary definitions for merchandising
merchandising
/ (ˈmɜːtʃənˌdaɪzɪŋ) /
noun
the selection and display of goods in a retail outlet
commercial goods, esp ones issued to exploit the popularity of a pop group, sporting event, etc
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