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
Thankfully for us, that includes the retailer's impressive candle lineup.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2025
The designer’s spring collection, like those prior, will be available via the brand’s e-commerce and with select luxury retailers including Bergdorf Goodman and Net-a-porter in the spring.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
The retailer announced its holiday deals events calendar, boasting thousands of gifts under $20 and up to 60% off top brands, including Delonghi, Apple, LEGO, Dyson, La Roche Posay, Levi’s and Barbie.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
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, 29 Oct. 2025
The wholesale tax would be levied on marijuana sold or otherwise transferred to retailers.
—Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Warby Parker Warby Parker is unique from the others on this list in that the company is both a manufacturer of eyeglasses and contact lenses as well as a retailer.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Executives at children’s clothing retailer Carter’s said this week that tariffs are causing its business significant turmoil—and expect such issues to continue into 2026.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
Major retailers scrambled to stock Dubai chocolate and products inspired by it.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2025
The designer’s spring collection, like those prior, will be available via the brand’s e-commerce and with select luxury retailers including Bergdorf Goodman and Net-a-porter in the spring.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
The retailer announced its holiday deals events calendar, boasting thousands of gifts under $20 and up to 60% off top brands, including Delonghi, Apple, LEGO, Dyson, La Roche Posay, Levi’s and Barbie.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
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, 29 Oct. 2025
The wholesale tax would be levied on marijuana sold or otherwise transferred to retailers.
—Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Warby Parker Warby Parker is unique from the others on this list in that the company is both a manufacturer of eyeglasses and contact lenses as well as a retailer.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Executives at children’s clothing retailer Carter’s said this week that tariffs are causing its business significant turmoil—and expect such issues to continue into 2026.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
Major retailers scrambled to stock Dubai chocolate and products inspired by it.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retailer
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The scrappy distributor is betting that the floodgates opened by Bong Joon Ho’s 2020 triumph have permanently changed the Academy’s appetite for global stories.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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The food bank distributor cannot accept food donations but does encourage monetary contributions.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
31 Oct. 2025
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To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
31 Oct. 2025
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In a stunning shakeup, Saks Global has reorganized its top management to cut costs and improve relations with brands and vendors, positioning its chief executive officer, Marc Metrick, to be more directly involved with brand partners.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Retailer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retailer. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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