as in selling
to offer for sale to the public
the textile manufacturer doesn't retail its fabrics to consumers, offering them only to wholesalers and garment makers
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Recent Examples of retailing
Matt Egan, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Earlier this month German online retailing giant Zalando finalized its takeover of About You, another online shopping platform based out of Hamburg.
—Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025
Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
And fantasy does not come cheap, with a pack of three space marines retailing from $35, while the 'ultimate starter set' for its Warhammer game costs $210.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Prices on apparel wholesaling climbed 5%, while the apparel, jewelry, footwear and accessories retailing category spiked 8%.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Earlier this month German online retailing giant Zalando finalized its takeover of About You, another online shopping platform based out of Hamburg.
—Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
The lighter-weight denim (previously retailing for $86, though no longer available for purchase) not only kept me appropriately covered, but also proved far more comfortable in the heat than traditional jeans.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
And fantasy does not come cheap, with a pack of three space marines retailing from $35, while the 'ultimate starter set' for its Warhammer game costs $210.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Verb
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But Robert Bilkie, CEO of Sigma Investment Counselors in Northville, Michigan, said investors who reacted to April’s weakness by selling stocks would be significantly less wealthy today.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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But for Allen-Green and other community members supporting the project, a major preoccupation this year remains selling the three schools to more families in the neighborhood.—
Mila Koumpilova,
ProPublica,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Before that, Cantino spent much of his 22-year career at Prada in various business development, merchandising and marketing roles, involved in everything from retail to industrial processes, working closely with Prada CEO Patrizio Bertelli and designer Miuccia Prada.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
14 Sep. 2025
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In short, the massive popularity of its original anime ‘80s run wasn’t matched by its merchandising, and that’s something that is now being belatedly addressed.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Look for areas where your expertise drives revenue impact, not just marketing deliverables.—
Greg Peters,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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There were even marketing wars that sometimes backfired, as in 1994, when Owners Abroad promised a marketing blitz after rebranding to First Choice.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Lazarus did accomplish much during her two years at Madewell, including elevating the store experience and leading expansions in menswear, accessories and wholesaling, and developing new denim fits.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Prices on apparel wholesaling climbed 5%, while the apparel, jewelry, footwear and accessories retailing category spiked 8%.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Retailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retailing. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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