retailing

American  

[ree-tey-ling] / ˈri teɪ lɪŋ /

noun

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

---

Etymology

Origin of retailing

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

Example Sentences

For years, purchases made through Amazon have accounted for a larger percentage of overall U.S. retail sales than Walmart, but its revenue derived from retailing was smaller.

From The Wall Street Journal

One key supplier I spoke to said Asda needed to strike a better balance by investing more in stores and availability, and getting a grip on "the basic fundamentals of retailing".

From BBC

She has written about finance and retailing at various publications, including the New York Times and Fortune magazine, during her more than three decades in journalism.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Related Words

• business
• economics
• exchange
• industry
• marketing
• trade
• traffic