retailing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of retailing
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; retail + -ing 1
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By this he meant that companies like CVS are facing increasing government skepticism about the wisdom of combining drug retailing, pharmacy management and health insurance under one roof.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
Amazon and Walmart have taken on major roles in drug retailing, putting the squeeze on the pharmacy chains’ finances.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
That is a key measure for making money in online retailing; it costs roughly the same to ship $100 worth of clothing as it does $1,000.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Those pillows are their best-selling gift item, retailing at $59.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 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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