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
Customers can also get the collection in a Krispy Kreme 6-pack box at select retailers.
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Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable EBT program, which began in 2023, allows recipients to earn a $1 rebate on their EBT card for every $1 of CalFresh benefits spent on any fresh fruits and vegetables at a participating retailer.
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Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
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Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
2 July 2026
The deal comes just as the sports apparel retailer is set to debut its first Charlotte-area store this month at Concord Mills mall.
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Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
The retailer has quite a few comfy travel pants for as low as $59 during the long weekend.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
The survey also found that more than half (52 percent) consumers would stop shopping with a retailer after just two poor delivery experiences, highlighting how closely logistics performance has become tied to brand loyalty.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Both products were sold by the Pyro City chain and independent fireworks retailers around the United States.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Its website was just launched yesterday and it’s already been picked up by online retailer Moda Operandi, while Karen Elson hosted its debut party, and none other than Iman was in attendance.
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Rebecca Suhrawardi,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable EBT program, which began in 2023, allows recipients to earn a $1 rebate on their EBT card for every $1 of CalFresh benefits spent on any fresh fruits and vegetables at a participating retailer.
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Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
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Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
2 July 2026
The deal comes just as the sports apparel retailer is set to debut its first Charlotte-area store this month at Concord Mills mall.
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Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
The retailer has quite a few comfy travel pants for as low as $59 during the long weekend.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
The survey also found that more than half (52 percent) consumers would stop shopping with a retailer after just two poor delivery experiences, highlighting how closely logistics performance has become tied to brand loyalty.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Both products were sold by the Pyro City chain and independent fireworks retailers around the United States.
—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Its website was just launched yesterday and it’s already been picked up by online retailer Moda Operandi, while Karen Elson hosted its debut party, and none other than Iman was in attendance.
—
Rebecca Suhrawardi,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retailer
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The distributor, which is led by co-presidents Jeff Sackman and Berry Meyerowitz, already holds North American rights and released the action thriller there on June 19.
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The indie distributor earlier picked up the North American rights to the action thriller and released the pic domestically from June 19.
Noun
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Renting out parking lots, auditoriums and other school facilities often involves coming in on weekends and troubleshooting issues with vendors throughout the week, the North Side principal said.
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Earlier this year the company was the focus of a slew of negative media reports regarding delays in both vendor and supplier payments and its financial reporting obligations with Australia’s corporate regulator, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
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“Retailer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retailer. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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