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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As the company grew, the Fishers hired professional managers, but Doris stayed involved in the merchandising in an unofficial capacity.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
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
Solving the challenges around merchandising and demand forecasting are now their top priorities, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
"The movie has strong ancillary business, merchandising, and theme park potential, and it's going to be very profitable."
From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026
In Manhattan Pittman worked variously as a buyer at Bonwit Teller, a merchandising editor at Mademoiselle, and a beauty editor at a magazine called Bride’s, and in 1979 married Bob Pittman.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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