retailing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of retailing
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; retail + -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Moreover, a wide array of indexes moved higher on the month, including truck transportation of freight, fuels and lubricants retailing, health, beauty, optical goods and legal services.
From Barron's • May 13, 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
Sales volumes in non-store retailing, which is mostly online, grew by 3.4% over the month.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
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 • Jan. 31, 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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