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
Several retailers can get adult, baby and pet costumes and Halloween party supplies to customers within an hour.
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Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 22 Oct. 2025
According to the mobile gaming company, these gamers spent between $5,000 and $10,000 shopping online in the last six months, and 62% of those purchases were mobile in-app purchases with a retailer (43% higher than average).
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
Shoe retailers and brands selling online need to know that retail continues to be a sector that remains a key focus of cyber attacks and hackers.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Coupled with higher prices, retailers that bet big on outerwear in the fall and winter months might have a harder time moving product, which could lead to inventory challenges in the spring, said Sonia Lapinsky, the head of AlixPartners’ global fashion practice and the report’s author.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Newsweek participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on products purchased through our links to retailer sites.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The wholesaler retailer's entry into that neighborhood is a plus, Coleman said.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2025
Here’s how to claim your lottery prize All Arizona Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $100 and may redeem winnings up to $599.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 22 Oct. 2025
According to the mobile gaming company, these gamers spent between $5,000 and $10,000 shopping online in the last six months, and 62% of those purchases were mobile in-app purchases with a retailer (43% higher than average).
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
Shoe retailers and brands selling online need to know that retail continues to be a sector that remains a key focus of cyber attacks and hackers.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Coupled with higher prices, retailers that bet big on outerwear in the fall and winter months might have a harder time moving product, which could lead to inventory challenges in the spring, said Sonia Lapinsky, the head of AlixPartners’ global fashion practice and the report’s author.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Newsweek participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on products purchased through our links to retailer sites.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The wholesaler retailer's entry into that neighborhood is a plus, Coleman said.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2025
Here’s how to claim your lottery prize All Arizona Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $100 and may redeem winnings up to $599.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retailer
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Its expanding partnership with distributor PepsiCo (similar to the deal between Monster and Coca-Cola), and its sponsorships of festivals, sporting events, and athletes is also helping establish its presence among consumers.—
Charlotte Hu,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Final Finale is the result of a joint effort between Bleecker Street, the distributor of The End Continues and a recent This Is Spinal Tap theatrical re-release, and Vertigo Live, which has produced concert films for acts like Duran Duran and Billy Idol.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
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This week, the cities of Lee’s Summit and Independence passed ordinances setting limits on how and where city vendors and events can operate during the World Cup.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Retailer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retailer. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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