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
Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Only 88 of these timepieces will be made as a nod to the lucky number of Dubuis himself, with each one retailing for $135,000.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 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
Luxury retailing at airports serving the growing private-jet market is on the rise and Executive Retail Shops (ERS) is at the forefront of a new distribution sub-channel within the travel retailer market.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Only 88 of these timepieces will be made as a nod to the lucky number of Dubuis himself, with each one retailing for $135,000.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retailing
Verb
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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That fear hung over Labour’s annual conference in Liverpool, on England’s northwestern coast, where members of Parliament (MPs) and party members gathered this week to take stock of a country that is running out of patience for what Labour is selling, and of sympathy for its salesman.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Stapleton’s recent big swings include representing Pophouse Entertainment in its $300 million-plus acquisition of the KISS catalog, including name, image and likeness and merchandising rights.—
Claudia Rosenbaum,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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The exclusive styles were hand-selected by Rick Owens and Yumi Shin, chief merchandising officer at Bergdorf’s.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Some notarios capitalize on that complexity — and immigrants’ misunderstanding of America’s legal regulations — by marketing immigration services that they are not allowed to offer in this country, interviews and court records show.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
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The filing comes after marketing powerhouse R&CPMK filed a lawsuit last year accusing newcomer 2PM Sharp of employing the same playbook to build its business.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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 6 Oct. 2025.
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