- 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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“We know consumers are increasingly prioritizing healthier lifestyles, and we’re moving quickly to evolve our offerings to meet their needs,” Chief Merchandising Officer Cara Sylvester said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
Lin and Chu became buyers for American Rag Cie, and Nguyen studied womenswear at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in San Francisco.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2023
She went on to earn a degree in visual communications from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles.
From Washington Times • May 31, 2023
Chief Merchandising Officer Jill Sando said that’s all part of the plan.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 18, 2023
Merchandising was still in its swaddling clothes; the real science of salesmanship, a thing unknown.
From The Romance of a Great Store by Hungerford, Edward
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