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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 retailers
The attorneys issued a consumer alert Tuesday reminding parents, along with manufacturers, retailers and users about state laws on the sale and use of the bikes.
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CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued an emergency rule Tuesday to extend the period for retailers to sell E-15 gas.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Starting May 4, the beer will be available at retailers nationwide, including Walmart, Albertsons, Safeway, Publix, Food Lion, Total Wine & More, GoPuff, KwikTrip and more.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
PCMag was unable to find the handheld at other retailers, with both Best Buy and Costco out of stock at the time of publication.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Feldman said retailers are navigating a delicate balance between innovation and accountability as AI agents enter commerce, even as consumer expectations remain divided.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
Contact retailers for questions about products before ordering.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
And retailers that sell winning tickets typically receive a bonus from the lottery for their involvement in the sale.
—Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
By agreeing to lower prices, the company secured, on average, a double digit increase in shelf space at major retailers like Walmart, Costco and Target.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued an emergency rule Tuesday to extend the period for retailers to sell E-15 gas.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Starting May 4, the beer will be available at retailers nationwide, including Walmart, Albertsons, Safeway, Publix, Food Lion, Total Wine & More, GoPuff, KwikTrip and more.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
PCMag was unable to find the handheld at other retailers, with both Best Buy and Costco out of stock at the time of publication.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Feldman said retailers are navigating a delicate balance between innovation and accountability as AI agents enter commerce, even as consumer expectations remain divided.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
Contact retailers for questions about products before ordering.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
And retailers that sell winning tickets typically receive a bonus from the lottery for their involvement in the sale.
—Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
By agreeing to lower prices, the company secured, on average, a double digit increase in shelf space at major retailers like Walmart, Costco and Target.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retailers
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Netflix leads all distributors with 35 total nominations across film and television, while Neon secured an impressive 21 film nominations despite being a smaller distributor.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
11 Jan. 2026
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The company, which grew to more than 60 locations nationally, leased booth space to vendors and took a commission on their sales, most often from craft and handmade items.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Removing barriers was essential to creating an environment where anyone could show up, explore, meet local vendors, and be part of something meaningful.—
Corey Heyman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Retailers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retailers. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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