stockist

noun

stock·​ist ˈstä-kist How to pronounce stockist (audio)
British
: one (such as a retailer) that stocks goods

Examples of stockist in a Sentence

a stockist of medical supplies
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To capitalize on this resilient market and the recent 54 percent spike in retailer purchases during early 2026, Joor has introduced a new digital showcase designed to connect international brands with France’s leading independent fashion stockists. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 May 2026 Today, Ganni has 50 more stockists and 23 additional stores, but its workforce has shrunk to 453, the company confirmed. Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026 Johor Malaysia Nature Society adviser Vincent Chow was quoted by The Star English-language newspaper as saying that Hoang may have acted as a stockist for a larger syndicate. ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026 For You This week, Samsung released the Galaxy S26 Ultra, S26+ and S26 on retail markets, and the public can pick up the phones at their nearest stockists. Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stockist

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stockist was in 1910

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“Stockist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stockist. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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