Retailing

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈriːˌteɪlɪŋ/

Definitions of retailing

noun the business of selling goods to the public, typically through a store

Example Sentences

A1 Retailing is the process of selling goods to customers.

A2 She works in retailing, helping customers find the right products.

B1 The company specializes in online retailing and shipping products worldwide.

B2 Retailing strategies have evolved with the rise of e-commerce and digital marketing.

C1 Successful retailing requires a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market trends.

C2 The retailing industry is constantly adapting to new technologies and changing consumer preferences.

verb to sell goods to the public, typically through a store

Example Sentences

A1 She enjoys retailing clothes at the local market.

A2 He is learning about retailing techniques in his business class.

B1 The company is expanding its retailing operations to new cities.

B2 The retailing industry is constantly evolving with new technology.

C1 Her expertise in retailing has led to increased profits for the company.

C2 The retailing giant is facing tough competition from online retailers.

Examples of retailing in a Sentence

formal The company specializes in retailing high-end fashion brands.

informal She enjoys working in retailing because she loves fashion.

slang I'm thinking about quitting retailing and finding a new job.

figurative His talent for retailing ideas made him a successful entrepreneur.

Grammatical Forms of retailing

past tense

retailed

plural

retailers

comparative

more retail

superlative

most retail

present tense

retail

future tense

will retail

perfect tense

have retailed

continuous tense

is retailing

singular

retailer

positive degree

retail

infinitive

to retail

gerund

retailing

participle

retailed

Origin and Evolution of retailing

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'retailing' originated from the Old French word 'retailer' meaning 'to cut off, pare, divide in portions'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'retailing' evolved to specifically refer to the act of selling goods in small quantities to consumers.