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Retailers: meaning, definitions and examples

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retailers

 

[ ˈriːteɪləz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business sales stores

Retailers are businesses that sell goods or services directly to consumers. They can operate in physical stores, online platforms, or a combination of both. Retailers play a crucial role in the supply chain, connecting manufacturers or wholesalers with end customers.

Synonyms

merchants, sellers, shopkeepers

Examples of usage

  • Many retailers offer discounts during the holiday season.
  • Online retailers have seen a surge in sales due to the pandemic.
  • Local retailers often provide personalized customer service.

Translations

Translations of the word "retailers" in other languages:

🇵🇹 varejistas

🇮🇳 खुदरा विक्रेता

🇩🇪 Einzelhändler

🇮🇩 pengecer

🇺🇦 роздрібні торговці

🇵🇱 detaliści

🇯🇵 小売業者

🇫🇷 détaillants

🇪🇸 minoristas

🇹🇷 perakendeciler

🇰🇷 소매업자

🇸🇦 تجار التجزئة

🇨🇿 maloobchodníci

🇸🇰 maloobchodníci

🇨🇳 零售商

🇸🇮 trgovci na drobno

🇮🇸 smásalar

🇰🇿 бөлшек саудагерлер

🇬🇪 საცალო მოვაჭრეები

🇦🇿 pərakəndə satıcılar

🇲🇽 minoristas

Etymology

The term 'retailer' originated from the Old French word 'retaillier', which meant 'to cut off, clip, pare, divide'. It was initially used in the context of cutting cloth to sell in smaller quantities. Over time, the meaning expanded to include the sale of various goods to individual customers. The concept of retailing has evolved with the development of commerce and trade, becoming a vital part of the modern economy.

See also: retail, retailer, retailing.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,185 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.