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  • present participle of retail.
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retailing

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[ree-tey-ling] / ˈri teɪ lɪŋ /

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of retailing

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

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He called himself the Jackie Robinson of retailing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

Join Barron’s Live today at noon for a deep dive into the consumer economy and retailing business, and a discussion of retail stocks.

From Barron's Jun. 22, 2026

Join Barron’s Live for a deep dive into the consumer economy and retailing business, and a discussion of retail stocks.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

Berkshire reported higher profits from its railroad, energy, and manufacturing, service and retailing arms.

From The Wall Street Journal May 2, 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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