RETAILER Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

retailer

noun

Definition of retailer

as in distributor

a person or business that sells things directly to customers for their own use The company is a leading retailer of women's clothing.

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Recent Examples of retailer The shopping center is anchored by Food Lion and hosts several restaurants and retailers such as Señor Agave Mexican Grill & Bar and an ABC store. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026 The California attorney general has also issued a warning to parents, and retailers, that bicycles that are altered to exceed state limitations are no longer considered legal to ride on the streets. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 The consumer electronics retailer has also been hit by tariffs and the soaring price of memory chips. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 Hotels, retailers, airport contractors and small businesses are also struggling with staffing shortages. — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 27 Aug. 2026 This came as Thirteen Lune unveiled a strategic partnership with Takealot, South Africa’s largest online retailer and leading e-commerce ecosystem. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 Formulas that once required a trip to a specialty importer now sit next to legacy American brands at everyday retailers, often at lower prices. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026

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In the original show, Jonny is a powerful member of the Irish mob in London, serving as a soldier and drug distributor for his uncle, Tadgh McGee (Brian Gleeson).

— Joe Otterson, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
The wholesaler-distributor organization won its request in court for a preliminary injunction in the enforcement of the Oregon law earlier this year.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026

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