Merchandising

Pronunciation: /ˈmɜːrˌtʃəndaɪzɪŋ/

Definitions of merchandising

noun the activity of promoting the sale of goods, especially by their presentation in retail outlets

Example Sentences

A1 Merchandising is the process of promoting and selling products.

A2 Retail stores often use merchandising techniques to attract customers.

B1 Effective merchandising can increase sales and customer satisfaction.

B2 Visual merchandising plays a key role in creating a unique shopping experience.

C1 Successful merchandising strategies require a deep understanding of consumer behavior.

C2 Merchandising professionals are constantly adapting to changing market trends.

Examples of merchandising in a Sentence

formal The company's merchandising strategy focuses on displaying products in an appealing way to attract customers.

informal I love browsing through the merchandising section at concerts to find cool souvenirs.

slang The merch game at that store is on point - they always have the latest trends.

figurative In the world of politics, merchandising plays a key role in promoting a candidate's image.

Grammatical Forms of merchandising

• past tense: merchandised
• plural: merchandisings
• comparative: more merchandising
• superlative: most merchandising
• present tense: merchandises
• future tense: will merchandise
• perfect tense: has merchandised
• continuous tense: is merchandising
• singular: merchandising
• positive degree: merchandising
• infinitive: to merchandise
• gerund: merchandising
• participle: merchandising

Origin and Evolution of merchandising

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'merchandising' originated from the Old French word 'merchand' which means 'merchant' or 'trader'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the activities involved in buying and selling goods, the term 'merchandising' has evolved to also encompass the promotion and sale of products through various marketing techniques and strategies.