brick-and-mortar
adjective
brick-and-mor·tar
ˈbrik-ən(d)-ˈmȯr-tər 
variants
or bricks-and-mortar
: relating to or being a traditional business serving customers in a building as contrasted to an online business
a brick-and-mortar store
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Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025
As reported, despite the proliferation of Amazon and TikTok Shop, beauty remains a predominantly brick-and-mortar game.
—James Manso, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
Preparing to open a brick-and-mortar location of Jimmy Pearls.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2025
Fenty Beauty’s direct-to-consumer, along with its brick-and-mortar strategy helped pave the way for other inclusive brands that share a similar mission.
—Kori Hale, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025
As reported, despite the proliferation of Amazon and TikTok Shop, beauty remains a predominantly brick-and-mortar game.
—James Manso, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
Preparing to open a brick-and-mortar location of Jimmy Pearls.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2025
Fenty Beauty’s direct-to-consumer, along with its brick-and-mortar strategy helped pave the way for other inclusive brands that share a similar mission.
—Kori Hale, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Brick-and-mortar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brick-and-mortar. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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