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also merchandizing
as in selling
to offer for sale to the public
the now-familiar practice of stores merchandising goods at dramatically lower prices on the day after Thanksgiving
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Recent Examples of merchandising
Julie Coleman, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Foote said the merchandising plan includes a soft goods retail suite, an anchor restaurant with expansive skylights, a cafe or more casual eatery and a fitness or creative office use, all while highlighting the authentic style of the area and blending in some Southern California influences.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Many analysts think Target stumbled by losing sight of the winning mix of merchandising savvy and competitive price points that had distinguished it from Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Twin Cities, 20 Aug. 2025
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Verb
For example, he was encouraged by the results of its summer merchandising efforts, rewards member base, pricing strategy and ability to take market share in the fuel business without sacrificing margins.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Foote said the merchandising plan includes a soft goods retail suite, an anchor restaurant with expansive skylights, a cafe or more casual eatery and a fitness or creative office use, all while highlighting the authentic style of the area and blending in some Southern California influences.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
As a haunted doll, Annabelle has all sorts of merchandizing opportunities that other demons just can’t muster.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Many analysts think Target stumbled by losing sight of the winning mix of merchandising savvy and competitive price points that had distinguished it from Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Twin Cities, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for merchandising
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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The first is a baseline certification ideal for any worker in automotive retailing.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The initial concept was to bring together people with a common cause to take action, but the mission soon pivoted to a daily deals retailing site, and Groupon was born.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
3 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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“Merchandising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merchandising. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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