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
While the online retailer is serving up some excellent K-beauty deals—up to 40% off markdowns—our beauty editors are most excited about Medicube deals.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 23 June 2026
From manufacturers and farmers to retailers and exporters, businesses across the country benefit when goods move reliably through a modern, unconstrained network.
—Wes Moore, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2026
Between Milk and Synergy combined, Supergirl will show up in two areas of key retailers like Walmart.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 June 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.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 June 2026
Not to be outdone, Walmart , Target , Best Buy , and other retailers are launching competing promotions.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 22 June 2026
The Nike Air Max Joga Bonito R9 will release July 2 through Nike’s website and select third-party retailers.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
In addition to Amazon Prime Day, running June 23-26, major retailers are dropping their own sales, with deals on everything from beauty products to women's fashion, outdoor furniture and more.
—ABC News, 22 June 2026
Summer’s biggest sales are starting, with major weeklong deals from retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, Target and Walmart officially launching as early as Monday.
—Grace Thomas, NBC news, 22 June 2026
Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 23 June 2026
From manufacturers and farmers to retailers and exporters, businesses across the country benefit when goods move reliably through a modern, unconstrained network.
—Wes Moore, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2026
Between Milk and Synergy combined, Supergirl will show up in two areas of key retailers like Walmart.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 June 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.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 June 2026
Not to be outdone, Walmart , Target , Best Buy , and other retailers are launching competing promotions.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 22 June 2026
The Nike Air Max Joga Bonito R9 will release July 2 through Nike’s website and select third-party retailers.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
In addition to Amazon Prime Day, running June 23-26, major retailers are dropping their own sales, with deals on everything from beauty products to women's fashion, outdoor furniture and more.
—ABC News, 22 June 2026
Summer’s biggest sales are starting, with major weeklong deals from retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, Target and Walmart officially launching as early as Monday.
—Grace Thomas, NBC news, 22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retailer
Noun
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Cinepolis is serving as distributor, which means that the release is not limited to their screens.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 June 2026
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Conwell is middling at best as a distributor and not notably efficient scoring inside the arc.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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.—
Mila Koumpilova,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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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.—
Patty Huntington,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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“Retailer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retailer. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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