retailing

American  

[ree-tey-ling] / ˈri teɪ lɪŋ /

noun

1. the business of selling goods directly to consumers (wholesaling ).

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Etymology

Origin of retailing

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; retail + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The only segment to record weakened sales in November was sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, book, and miscellaneous retailing, the data agency said.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, sales were up in December, with internet retailing doing well.

From BBC

He added that Baker isn’t the first real-estate guru to get into retailing with disastrous results.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Ultimately, some of the higher costs must be passed onto consumers in the highly competitive food retailing industry, so consumers stand to ultimately see higher food prices and reduced purchasing power.”

From Salon

Islamabad has promised to divest dozens of its cash-burning enterprises in the finance, energy, industrial and retailing sectors by 2029 under a $7 billion loan programme agreed with the International Monetary Fund last year.

From Barron's

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