RETAIL Meaning and
Definition
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Retail is a term commonly used to refer to the sale of products or services to individual customers for personal use or consumption. It is a vital component of the business sector that directly caters to the end-user. Retailers are the entities or establishments responsible for the intricate process of bringing goods and services from manufacturers and wholesalers to the general public.
The retail industry encompasses the vast range of businesses that engage in selling merchandise to customers, either through physical brick-and-mortar stores, e-commerce platforms, or a combination of both. This sector covers various types of establishments, including supermarkets, department stores, boutiques, convenience stores, and online marketplaces, among others.
The retailer's primary function involves purchasing products in bulk, storing them in their inventories, and subsequently selling these items in smaller quantities to individual consumers. Their main objective is to provide customers with readily available goods and convenient access to a diverse assortment of products. In addition to sales, retail businesses often offer essential services such as packaging, labeling, display, and customer assistance to enhance the overall shopping experience.
Retailers play a significant role in the economy as they contribute to job creation, generate revenue, and stimulate consumer spending. They also serve as intermediaries between producers and customers, facilitating the efficient distribution of goods while adapting to changing market trends and consumer demands. The success and profitability of retailers largely depend on their ability to effectively market and showcase products, deliver exceptional customer service, and remain competitive in an ever-evolving marketplace.
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• To sell in small quantities; to sell at second-hand; to relate in broken parts.
• The sale of goods in small quantities; opposite of wholesale.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of RETAIL
The word "retail" comes from the Old French word "retaillier" which means "to cut off, to cut again" in reference to dividing goods into small portions or parcels. This word is derived from the Vulgar Latin word "retaliate" which means "to cut off". The term later evolved to refer specifically to the sale of goods in small quantities to individual consumers.
Idioms with the word RETAIL
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retail for sth
The idiom "retail for something" means the price at which a product is sold directly to consumers or end-users, typically through a store or online platform, as opposed to the wholesale price for which it is sold to retailers or resellers. It refers to the price that customers would typically pay to purchase a particular item.
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retail at sth
The idiom "retail at something" refers to the specified price at which a product or item is sold to customers in a retail store or establishment. It indicates the cost that consumers must pay to purchase the product, excluding any wholesale or bulk discounts.
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retail sth to sm
The idiom "retail something to someone" means to recount or tell a story, information, or details in a way that may exaggerate or embellish for entertainment purposes. It implies presenting a narrative or explanation in a manner that is designed to captivate the listener or audience.
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at retail
The idiom "at retail" refers to the act of selling products or goods directly to consumers at the standard price, typically in a store or through an online platform. It signifies selling items in their final form to individual customers, rather than selling them in bulk or at a wholesale price to other businesses.
Similar spelling words for RETAIL
- Rydell,
- raw deal,
- RADL,
- rodale,
- RDL,
- rattail,
- Redley,
- rudely,
- riddell,
- RETEL,
- SC/RDL,
- redwall,
- Rodell,
- redly,
- Rotal,
- Ridleigh,
- ROTEL,
- ratel,
- Rudella,
- rattly,
- rodil,
- Radioli,
- Ruddle-man,
- ruotolo,
- ritola,
- retally,
- RDL-SQL,
- rheidol,
- riddle,
- raydale,
- RADIOL,
- Reddle,
- retlaw,
- radially,
- redtail,
- riedl,
- un-riddle,
- HP-RTL,
- Brachio-Radial,
- rotulae,
- rootle,
- rotala,
- Rattle-pated,
- redial,
- redyellow,
- Rhodiola,
- RUTEL,
- radial-velocity,
- Radiele,
- Rotella,
- rattle-headedness,
- rituale,
- retela,
- ritual,
- rettl,
- Rattle-brained,
- rotl,
- Redlea,
- writely,
- redell,
- Ridly,
- ridala,
- rotol,
- riedle,
- embry-riddle,
- RIDL,
- rotalia,
- up-rightly,
- retail-therapy,
- radle,
- RTOL,
- ruddle,
- Yellow-rattle,
- inter-radial,
- rowdily,
- Rotule,
- rotolo,
- redeal,
- RTLAA,
- rodolia,
- rydal,
- rutuli,
- Radley,
- rudell,
- readily,
- reedley,
- redoul,
- rodule,
- rutile,
- rutilia,
- ryedale,
- ruttily,
- rotely,
- rotalier,
- per-radial,
- rayadillo,
- radial,
- Rotula,
- REDL,
- Ratula,
- rottweil,
- rattle,
- Radiale,
- rattily,
- RYTL,
- ratal,
- rodwell,
- rottolo,
- writtle,
- Ridlea,
- Radula,
- Rhodiole,
- Radialia,
- Redleigh,
- Riddley,
- Rudelle,
- Ratelier,
- rightly,
- rodilla,
- retile,
- REDOWL,
- Radlea,
- Radly,
- rattlier,
- RATL,
- rtl-tvi,
- retell,
- Ruttle,
- retool,
- RTLO,
- RDL/TT,
- Rutley,
- RTOLY,
- riddel,
- neck-riddle,
- RTL,
- rodley,
- ratelle,
- rutela,
- rattle-top,
- wratislaw,
- Humero-radial,
- Raedell,
- ridel,
- reddell,
- RADEL,
- Radlo-Carpal,
- routley,
- Ruddily,
- ritually,
- riddle-bread,
- radul,
- reedily,
- Rodel,
- retaille,
- Rattle-headed,
- radial-ply,
- CLT/RTL,
- raddle,
- Radilla,
- ridley,
- RETIL,
- death-rattle,
- Radulae,
- Radlee,
- ruddell,
- rudel,
- radially-directed,
- redhill,
- rtl4,
- RTEOL,
- rudhall,
- rudall,
- routle,
- riedel,
- Radleigh,
- RETLA.
Conjugate verb Retail
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