as in distributor
a person or business that sells things directly to customers for their own use
The company is a leading retailer of women's clothing.
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Recent Examples of retailer
Contact retailers for questions about products before ordering.
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Get clothing alterations, not just on Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack items, but also from other retailers.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
However, critics say SB 1350 will allow retailers and restaurants to shortchange customers by charging more for goods and services.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 6 Apr. 2026
In that case, though the retailer clearly linked to its service terms, the plaintiff made a one-off purchase without creating an account, which the court felt made the shopper less likely to notice the service terms link.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2026
According to Missouri Lottery, retailers that sell winning Scratcher and Draw Games tickets receive a bonus that equals 2% of the prize up to $600 by meeting certain game and sales criteria.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Both are available now at retailers around the country (SRP $75), and at websites like Total Wine.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
Some retailers charge extra per gallon for customers who pay with a credit card.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, other retailers are expanding their tailoring services because of demand.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Get clothing alterations, not just on Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack items, but also from other retailers.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
However, critics say SB 1350 will allow retailers and restaurants to shortchange customers by charging more for goods and services.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 6 Apr. 2026
In that case, though the retailer clearly linked to its service terms, the plaintiff made a one-off purchase without creating an account, which the court felt made the shopper less likely to notice the service terms link.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2026
According to Missouri Lottery, retailers that sell winning Scratcher and Draw Games tickets receive a bonus that equals 2% of the prize up to $600 by meeting certain game and sales criteria.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Both are available now at retailers around the country (SRP $75), and at websites like Total Wine.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
Some retailers charge extra per gallon for customers who pay with a credit card.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, other retailers are expanding their tailoring services because of demand.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retailer
Noun
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The family of 17-year-old Larissa Nicole Rodriguez, a high school student in Weslaco, Texas, is suing Glazer’s Beer and Beverage and Glazer’s Beer and Beverage of Texas, a distributor of Alani Nu energy drinks.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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The family of a 17-year-old Texas cheerleader has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a distributor of a popular energy drink, saying the teenager died from an enlarged heart caused by ingesting large amounts of caffeine.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Animal Control contracts an outside vendor, PetData, to handle licensing on its behalf.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Retailer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retailer. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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