retailing

noun

re·​tail·​ing ˈrē-ˌtā-liŋ How to pronounce retailing (audio)
Synonyms of retailingnext
: the activities involved in the selling of goods to ultimate consumers for personal or household consumption

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The Tiguan is available in four trims, ranging from the entry-level S, starting at $30,805, to the SEL R Line Turbo retailing for $43,085. — Keith Laing, USA Today, 30 July 2026 Selective retailing maintained its momentum with a 6 percent increase, after DFS sold its travel retail business in Greater China to China Tourism Group Duty Free. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 July 2026 That story plays out in services, manufacturing, wholesaling, as well as finance and retailing. — Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Israel Schuman covers retailing and jobs for the Des Moines Register. — Israel Schuman, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for retailing

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of retailing was in the 14th century

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“Retailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retailing. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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