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
In this context — and as key retailers like Ssense falter — Rusadze’s business has contracted in recent years.
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Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
The city has about 340 tobacco retailers.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
One retailer may have absorbed most of the cost to preserve customer loyalty.
—Sara Albrecht, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
The cap on registrations does not apply to a medical cannabis combination business or a lower-potency hemp edible retailer.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026
Building on the past decade of work by the sustainable farming organization, the next step expands OCA’s impact areas simplifies participation for brands and retailers and increases global supply through new partnerships.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
The upgrades come on the heels of several new retailers opening at the outlet.
—Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast Traveler may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.
—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
Other retailers, including GameStop, Target, Walmart, and even Nintendo’s own store, show the game as out of stock.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
The city has about 340 tobacco retailers.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
One retailer may have absorbed most of the cost to preserve customer loyalty.
—Sara Albrecht, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
The cap on registrations does not apply to a medical cannabis combination business or a lower-potency hemp edible retailer.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026
Building on the past decade of work by the sustainable farming organization, the next step expands OCA’s impact areas simplifies participation for brands and retailers and increases global supply through new partnerships.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
The upgrades come on the heels of several new retailers opening at the outlet.
—Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast Traveler may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.
—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
Other retailers, including GameStop, Target, Walmart, and even Nintendo’s own store, show the game as out of stock.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retailer
Noun
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The film was released theatrically by indie distributor Rich Spirit through boutique screenings in select cities.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2026
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Producer and distributor GreenApple Entertainment has signed a four-film deal with AllBlk, the popular streaming service for Black television and film from AMC Networks.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There will also be a children’s area, a beer and sake garden, food for sale and merchant vendors.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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This year, more than 60 food vendors filled the Monte Carlo Ballroom parking lot in Norcross.—
Monti Carlo,
AJC.com,
8 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Retailer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retailer. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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