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
The retailer currently has licensed merchandise featuring teams from the NBA, NFL and the NCAA.
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers, sold at retailers like Walmart and Kroger, were initially pulled from shelves in May due to potential metal contamination.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 15 June 2026
However, Flow Space may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
—Rita Templeton, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
Lorex sells its products at physical stores owned by Best Buy, Staples, Costco, Menards, Micro Center, and Office Depot, and online through its own website, Amazon, and other third-party retailers, according to the Republican attorney general’s office.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2026
All are available now to purchase from the Lost Lantern website or select retailers in certain states.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 June 2026
The company has announced a recall of all Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula products, including all lot numbers and two different can sizes sold online and through select retailers nationwide.
—Victoria Forster, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Publishers receive a small fraction of a book's cover price after retailers, distribution, and other costs.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Walmart Finally, there’s big-box retailer Walmart (WMT).
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 14 June 2026
Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers, sold at retailers like Walmart and Kroger, were initially pulled from shelves in May due to potential metal contamination.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 15 June 2026
However, Flow Space may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
—Rita Templeton, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
Lorex sells its products at physical stores owned by Best Buy, Staples, Costco, Menards, Micro Center, and Office Depot, and online through its own website, Amazon, and other third-party retailers, according to the Republican attorney general’s office.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2026
All are available now to purchase from the Lost Lantern website or select retailers in certain states.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 June 2026
The company has announced a recall of all Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula products, including all lot numbers and two different can sizes sold online and through select retailers nationwide.
—Victoria Forster, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Publishers receive a small fraction of a book's cover price after retailers, distribution, and other costs.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Walmart Finally, there’s big-box retailer Walmart (WMT).
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retailer
Noun
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The drug distributor is the top-performing healthcare stock in the S & P 500 this week.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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The decision clears the way for Paramount to become the largest theatrical distributor in the country and own a top five streamer by subscriber count unless the merger is stopped by another entity.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
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At the time, Joanna celebrated Magnolia Market's milestone by sharing highlights from the first Silobration on Instagram, including photos and videos of the live performances, vendors and crowds that attended.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Take a bite of the Big Apple at spots like Chelsea Market, where local vendors serve everything from casual bites to standout dishes.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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“Retailer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retailer. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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