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point-of-purchase

American  
[point-uhv-pur-chuhs] / ˈpɔɪnt əvˈpɜr tʃəs /

adjective

  1. designating or in use at a retail outlet where an item can be purchased; point-of-sale.

    point-of-purchase displays to entice the buyer.


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The band have also said refunds will be issued at point-of-purchase for the cancelled dates.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2024

Next July, California will begin requiring stores to conduct point-of-purchase background checks on ammunition buyers.

From New York Times Sep. 9, 2018

Right now, they’re looking at possible scenarios where a prescription could be required for the first round of medication or that a pharmacist could offer counseling at point-of-purchase.

From Washington Post May 7, 2012

They created the first in-store, point-of-purchase displays targeting black shoppers and hired Duke Ellington to endorse Pepsi from the stage during his shows.

From Slate Mar. 14, 2012

But relatively speaking, that’s far less per transaction than credit card fees, wire transfers and even Paypal.For video game-like fun while saving money. LevelUp combines location-based daily deals and gamification elements in point-of-purchase spending.

From Forbes Jan. 10, 2012

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