retailing

noun

re·​tail·​ing ˈrē-ˌtā-liŋ How to pronounce retailing (audio)
: the activities involved in the selling of goods to ultimate consumers for personal or household consumption

Examples of retailing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web While retailing changes have upended downtown Baltimore and Towson, Cross Keys resisted. Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2024 Amazon’s senior managers and other senior leaders won’t receive cash pay raises this year, Fortune has learned, eliminating a key reward for top employees at the online retailing giant. Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 27 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for retailing 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of retailing was in the 14th century

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“Retailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retailing. Accessed 31 May. 2024.

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