retail.
The sale of goods directly to the consumer, encompassing the storefronts, mail-order, websites, etc., and the corporate mechanisms, branding, advertising, etc. that support them.
Meaning & usage
The sale of goods directly to the consumer, encompassing the storefronts, mail-order, websites, etc., and the corporate mechanisms, branding, advertising, etc. that support them.
She works in retail.
The sale of securities or other financial instruments to private investors, as opposed to large institutions.
Retail price; full price; an abbreviated expression, meaning the full suggested price of a particular good or service, before any sale, discount, or other deal.
I never pay retail for clothes.
Where this word comes from
From the Old French verb retaillier.
Of or relating to the (actual or figurative) sale of goods or services directly to individuals.
Where this word comes from
From the Old French verb retaillier.
Direct to consumers, in retail quantities, or at retail prices.
We've shut shown our reseller unit. We're only selling retail now.
Where this word comes from
From the Old French verb retaillier.
To sell at retail, or in small quantities directly to customers.
To sell secondhand, or in broken parts.
To repeat or circulate (news or rumours) to others.
Where this word comes from
From the Old French verb retaillier.
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