as in to sell
to offer for sale to the public
the textile manufacturer doesn't retail its fabrics to consumers, offering them only to wholesalers and garment makers
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Recent Examples of retail
Photos shared by the organization showed Swift in a yellow Simkhai Lydia Jacquard mini dress that retails for $495, paired with matching yellow heels at the welcome reception.
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Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The Demon Jinu doll, which is available for pre-order on Mattel Creations, retails for $80 and is scheduled to ship on or before June 4, 2027.
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Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Less than a week after the championship win, Woods' faux-orange ostrich leather purse — which retailed for $125 — — completely sold out.
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Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
While most dolls retail for $30 in the United States, limited-edition items often sell for much more.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
17 June 2026
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Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The Demon Jinu doll, which is available for pre-order on Mattel Creations, retails for $80 and is scheduled to ship on or before June 4, 2027.
—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Less than a week after the championship win, Woods' faux-orange ostrich leather purse — which retailed for $125 — — completely sold out.
—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
While most dolls retail for $30 in the United States, limited-edition items often sell for much more.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
17 June 2026
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Prime Day 2026 just kicked off, running from June 23-26 with markdowns across fashion, beauty, home, and electronics from all the best-selling brands.
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That attempt successfully nullified a rule that would have required all vehicles sold in California to be zero-emission by 2035.
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While Taylor Swift often gets credit for popularizing the notion of era reinventions, artists have played with their visuals to communicate and market new album cycles for decades — just look at Beyoncé, Madonna, David Bowie and The Beatles.
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Ferro and Mesenburg spoke about the heightened demand for marketing messages to be incredibly timely and relevant to consumers.
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“Retail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retail. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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