Retailers
/ˈriːteɪlərz/
Definitions
Businesses that sell goods or services directly to consumers, typically in small quantities.
/ˈriːteɪlərz/
Businesses that sell goods directly to the consumer.
The local retailers depend on the holiday season for a significant portion of their annual sales.
💡 Simply: Retailers are like the stores you shop at! They buy things from big companies and then sell them to you, like clothes, food, or toys. They're the ones that help us get the things we need or want.
👶 For kids: Retailers are like shops or stores. They sell stuff to people.
More Examples
Online retailers have significantly impacted the traditional brick-and-mortar stores.
Successful retailers often have a deep understanding of their customers' needs and preferences.
Several large retailers are offering increased discounts to clear out inventory.
How It's Used
"The department store, a major retailer, announced it was closing several locations."
"Retailers are often impacted by shifts in consumer spending."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
retail therapy
The act of shopping as a means of improving one's mood.
"She went on a retail therapy spree after a stressful week at work."
retail price
The price at which goods are sold to the consumer.
"The retail price of the new gadget is $100."
From Middle French *retaillier* ('to cut again, trim, cut up') referring to the breaking up of goods for sale.
The term *retail* and *retailer* gained prominence in the late 18th century, coinciding with the growth of marketplaces and consumer culture.
Memory tip
Think of a store that *re*turns *tail*ored goods to you.
Word Origin
"to cut again, trim"