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as in traders
a buyer and seller of goods for profit
the wholesale merchandiser makes a 15% profit on those toys
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as in sellers
the person in a business deal who hands over an item in exchange for money
a scattering of small merchandisers selling souvenirs around the fairgrounds
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Recent Examples of merchandisers
The most successful merchandisers are those who esteem creativity, speak a designer’s language, and can build the right structure so that the designer’s artistic vision will shine.
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Miles Socha, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
The company works with over 6,000 merchandisers worldwide, according to its website.
—Sydney Sasser, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2025
Miles Socha, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
The company works with over 6,000 merchandisers worldwide, according to its website.
—Sydney Sasser, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for merchandisers
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But traders were cautious about jumping on a jolly bandwagon too soon.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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Less cash in reserve also raises the risk of a sharp drawdown, given that traders have less of a cushion in the event of a pullback.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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In its December 2025 decision, the appellate court cited a 2024 gun industry-friendly state law that stripped away municipalities’ right to sue firearms or ammunition manufacturers, trade associations, sellers or dealers.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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In a housing market strained by high home prices and mortgage rates hovering above 6%, whether buyers or sellers hold the upper hand can often determine who is able to afford a home.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
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In its December 2025 decision, the appellate court cited a 2024 gun industry-friendly state law that stripped away municipalities’ right to sue firearms or ammunition manufacturers, trade associations, sellers or dealers.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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The continuing onboarding and deployment of tokenized securities introduces several accounting and reporting questions for public companies, broker-dealers, custodians, and auditors.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The traveling outdoor food festival is known for bringing together a wide variety of street food vendors, dessert stands and small businesses serving everything from barbecue and seafood to international snacks and sweet treats.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
19 May 2026
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Multiple streets were blocked off for customers and vendors, including the road near 18th and Wyandotte streets.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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Gang takedowns and expanding services Business owner and real estate developer Danny Tsoi recalled how BCA also worked alongside police to address gang activity targeting local merchants.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
22 May 2026
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Frank Woolworth opened the first Woolworth’s Great Five Cent Store in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1879 to gather shoppers who historically visited a number of smaller, local merchants to a store that offered their goods all in one place.—
Dawn Thilmany,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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Fans come to games and related events and spend money in and around stadiums, at nearby restaurants, bars, hotels, and retailers, all of which boosts the local economy and creates jobs.—
Miceal Chamberlain,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
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In the 20th century, many farmers began crossing tomato varieties to create hybrids that looked uniform, resisted disease, and could withstand long-haul shipping to retailers miles away.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Merchandisers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merchandisers. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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