- present participle of retail.
retailing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of retailing
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; retail + -ing 1
Example Sentences
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He called himself the Jackie Robinson of retailing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Don, a real-estate developer, famously decided to get into the retailing game when he couldn’t find a pair of Levi’s in his size.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026
The retailing industry enjoyed several tailwinds coming into 2026, including larger tax refunds and easing tariff pressure.
From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026
It has become obvious since the launch of Amazon.com that there will be fewer winners in retailing.
From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026
“Well,” Dad said, leaning back, “it's very good of you and Alice to worry, Brian, but the retailing sector is holding its own and Greenland is robust.”
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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