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
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.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Texas retailers will no longer be allowed to sell most smokable hemp products.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
As new Texas restrictions on smokable THC products take effect March 31, some North Texas retailers say the changes could eliminate a large share of their inventory and increase operating costs.
—Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
Under Hill, Nike has worked to repair its relationship with retailers after his predecessor, John Donahoe, made an aggressive push into selling directly to shoppers online and at its own stores.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 30 Mar. 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, 30 Mar. 2026
They are commonly sold in 8-count variety packs, primarily at retailers like Walmart.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 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, 30 Mar. 2026
From March 25 to 31, the retailer will be doling out discounts on a massive number of products, including laptop and desktop PCs.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Texas retailers will no longer be allowed to sell most smokable hemp products.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
As new Texas restrictions on smokable THC products take effect March 31, some North Texas retailers say the changes could eliminate a large share of their inventory and increase operating costs.
—Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
Under Hill, Nike has worked to repair its relationship with retailers after his predecessor, John Donahoe, made an aggressive push into selling directly to shoppers online and at its own stores.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 30 Mar. 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, 30 Mar. 2026
They are commonly sold in 8-count variety packs, primarily at retailers like Walmart.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 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, 30 Mar. 2026
From March 25 to 31, the retailer will be doling out discounts on a massive number of products, including laptop and desktop PCs.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retailer
Noun
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After the screening and Q&A, Donatich addressed the situation with financially distressed distributor Row K, which refused delivery of the film, which had been scheduled for May 15 release.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
29 Mar. 2026
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Roy said the series was originally on track for an American distributor — until restrictions on the show’s creative direction became a dealbreaker.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Highlights include children’s Earth Day activities, plant sale, live music, art and dance performance along with food and vendors.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The sauce and dough trade show, running March 24 to March 26, brought together pizza suppliers, vendors, and pizza restaurant owners from around the world.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Retailer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retailer. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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