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retailing

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verb

present participle of retail

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of retailing
Noun
The stores here had their strengths, Bron concedes — digital retailing and planning capabilities, for instance. — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026 Manufacturing, service, and retailing earnings saw strong growth, as did the company's energy profits. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
Between the dish and some games, however, there is also time to talk about things that people might buy — in this particular case, goods from retailing giant Target. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 June 2026 These pouches come in a pack of three, retailing for $3. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for retailing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retailing
Noun
  • His remit spans global product strategy across categories and regions, including design and merchandising.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In cities with large Indian diasporas, brands need to work with Indian creatives, understand the traditions behind the festival, and invest in more than visual merchandising.
    — Sujata Assomull, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • SpaceX would be awarding nearly half of its future earnings to Tesla’s selling shareholders.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Tesla’s letter to investors says its flat revenues were due to lower average selling prices, selling fewer cars, not receiving as much in credits, and also the decline of its energy storage business.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • That story plays out in services, manufacturing, wholesaling, as well as finance and retailing.
    — Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • That includes rising costs for traveler accommodation, food wholesaling and investment services.
    — Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026

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“Retailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retailing. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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