retailing

[ree-tey-ling]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of retailing¹

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

Example Sentences

That has helped keep employment in the retailing business “surprisingly stable” in recent months, says Lisa Simon, chief economist at Revelio Labs, which maintains a workforce database.

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"Although food stores saw very little growth, good weather in July and August boosted sales of clothing, while online retailing also did well."

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After the public sector, the wholesaling, retailing, hotels and restaurants sector showed the strongest regular annual growth rate.

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"A second sector is retailing, specifically by actions to encourage low-cost retailing."

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The problems come during a busy retailing period, as customers prepare for the good weather and purchase outdoor garden equipment, barbecue items and party food.

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Related Words

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