retail
noun
the sale of goods to ultimate consumers, usually in small quantities (opposed to wholesale).
retailer
-
a word derived from
retail.
Example Sentences
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But, again, the retailer said that it’s focused on pushing prices down.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
One academic who immigrated to the United States said junk mail from the retailer helped convince her that she’d really become an American.
From Salon ● Aug. 21, 2026
Rival retailer Target recently said it had received $1bn in rebates, boosting its profits.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
The giant US retailer steered much of the benefit from US tariff refunds towards investments to attract inflation-strapped customers, who faced gasoline prices above $4 a gallon for much of the quarter.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
A package from Owl, an up-and-coming online budget fashion retailer.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
