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
Jeans retail for 200-300 euros (approximately $230-$350).
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 June 2025
Coach’s cherry charm, which retails for $95 on its website, has been a huge hit, the company said.
Coach has also opened immersive concept stores called Coach Play and is getting into hospitality with Coach Coffee shops.
—Natalie Rice, CNBC, 25 June 2025
Some of Costco’s nearly-identical versions of these products retail for less than $20.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 1 July 2025
For the outing, Swift opted for a pink and white houndstooth Balmain mini dress, which retails for $3,490 and features gold metal chain straps and gold buttons down the front.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 30 June 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 June 2025
Coach’s cherry charm, which retails for $95 on its website, has been a huge hit, the company said.
Coach has also opened immersive concept stores called Coach Play and is getting into hospitality with Coach Coffee shops.
—Natalie Rice, CNBC, 25 June 2025
Some of Costco’s nearly-identical versions of these products retail for less than $20.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 1 July 2025
For the outing, Swift opted for a pink and white houndstooth Balmain mini dress, which retails for $3,490 and features gold metal chain straps and gold buttons down the front.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retail
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Oscar's sells burgers, specialty sandwiches and chicken, in addition to custard.—
Rose Androwich,
jsonline.com,
10 July 2025
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The latest instance of this ongoing conflict is The Notorious B.I.G., whose catalog was sold earlier this year for $100 million to Primary Wave; part of the funds have allegedly been hoarded by Faith Evans.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
10 July 2025
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The industry blames the collapse of so many insurers on a tide of lawsuits filed against them by law firms that have marketed their services to policyholders in the wake of major storms.—
Peter Aldous,
Miami Herald,
20 July 2025
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Snack-makers often market protein front and center on their packaging without mentioning the food's sugar content, says Pasiakos.—
Reyna Gobel,
NPR,
19 July 2025
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“Retail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retail. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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