: of, relating to, selling, or being discounted merchandise
an off-price store
off-price apparel

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As Marshall explained, compared to the typically long-lead fashion production cycle, off-price moves at a quicker pace. Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 20 Jan. 2026 Many more may follow, as Neiman Marcus largely exited the off-price segment during its 2020 bankruptcy recovery, closing all but three of its 22 off-price Last Call stores. Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026 Now, the digital off-price luxe concept does not seem long for this world. Evan Clark, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026 Other names that emerged on Wolfe’s list include off-price retailer TJX Companies , cruise operator Carnival and Olive Garden parent Darden Restaurants . Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026 For this reason, Dietsch doesn't recommend buying storage pieces from off-price retailers. Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026 For instance, thrift shops and off-price retailers topped the apparel market with traffic up 11.7% and 6.6% respectively, compared to last year, Placer.ai said. Max Zahn, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025 Ross Dress for Less won the day among off-price retailers, with a 13.9 percent gain from 2024, followed by the furnishing store HomeGoods with a 6.2 percent jump. Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025 Marshalls is an American chain of off-price department stores offering items such as family apparel and home fashion. Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025

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First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of off-price was in 1952

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“Off-price.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-price. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.

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