Retail Industry Vocabulary

noun A person who bakes and sells bread, cakes, and pastries

• The baker was up before dawn to start baking fresh bread for the day.
• I heard the baker at the corner bakery makes the best croissants in town.
• That baker dude knows how to whip up some killer pastries.
• The baker of ideas kneaded together a perfect solution to the problem.

noun a part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or a bough

verb to divide into smaller sections or groups

• The company decided to open a new branch in a different city to expand their reach.
• Let's meet at the coffee shop branch near your house.
• I heard there's a cool new branch opening up downtown.
• The new policy is like a branch of the main idea, providing a different perspective.

noun the mass or magnitude of something large

verb to gather or be gathered in large quantities

adjective being large in quantity or size

• The company decided to purchase the bulk of their supplies from a wholesale distributor.
• I bought most of my groceries in bulk to save money.
• Let's get the snacks in bulk so we don't run out during the movie marathon.
• She handled the bulk of the workload while her coworker was on vacation.

adjective diagonally across from something else

adverb in a diagonal or oblique position

• The new office building is located cattycorner to the park.
• The grocery store is cattycorner from my house.
• I saw the coolest vintage shop cattycorner to the pizza place.
• Their opinions were cattycorner to each other, making compromise difficult.

noun a retail store where medicines and various other products are sold

• I need to stop by the drugstore to pick up my prescription medication.
• I'm running to the drugstore real quick to grab some snacks.
• Let's hit up the drugstore for some last-minute supplies.
• The library is like a mental drugstore where you can find all the knowledge you need.

verb to turn or toss with a sudden quick movement

• The chef flipped the pancake with precision.
• I flipped through the magazine to find the article.
• She flipped out when she saw the surprise party.
• His whole world flipped upside down when he lost his job.

noun objects or accessories that make a room or place suitable for living or working

• The interior designer carefully selected the furnishings for the new office building.
• I love shopping for new furnishings to decorate my apartment.
• Let's hit up the thrift store for some cool furnishings for the living room.
• The artist used a variety of colors and textures to create a unique visual 'furnishings' in her painting.

noun a person who sells small items for sewing, such as buttons, ribbons, and zippers

• The haberdasher displayed a wide range of high-quality fabrics and trims in his shop.
• I need to stop by the haberdasher to pick up some new buttons for my coat.
• I heard that haberdasher is the go-to spot for all the hipsters in town.
• As a haberdasher of words, the poet carefully selected each one to create a masterpiece.

adverb Infrequently is an adverb that describes something that does not occur often or happens rarely.

• The CEO only attends board meetings infrequently due to his busy schedule.
• I infrequently see my neighbors since they moved in last month.
• I hit up that club infrequently, it's not really my scene.
• Opportunities like this come infrequently, so we must make the most of them when they do.

noun a person or company involved in trading goods or services

adjective relating to trade or commerce

• The merchant traveled to different countries to source unique goods for his store.
• The merchant down the street always has the best deals on clothing.
• The merchant was hustling to make a sale before the end of the day.
• She was a merchant of dreams, selling hope and inspiration to all who crossed her path.

noun a noun referring to the business or trade of designing, making, or selling women's hats and other articles of clothing for women

• The millinery shop showcased a beautiful collection of handmade hats.
• I'm thinking of taking up millinery as a hobby and making my own hats.
• Check out this cool millinery store I found downtown!
• Her creativity in millinery design knows no bounds.

noun a supply of something available for use when needed

adjective readily available or easily accessible

• Our company always ensures we have enough inventory on hand to meet customer demand.
• I always keep some snacks on hand in case I get hungry during the day.
• I'll have my phone on hand in case you need to reach me.
• She always has a witty comeback on hand for any situation.

noun a book with a flexible cover, typically a lower-priced and less durable version of a hardback book

• I prefer to read paperback books rather than e-books.
• I like the feel of a paperback in my hands when I read.
• I snagged a sweet paperback at the bookstore the other day.
• The paperback version of the novel is more accessible to a wider audience.

noun a store that sells secondhand items at a reduced price

• I visited a thrift shop to find some affordable secondhand clothing.
• Let's check out the thrift shop down the street for some cool vintage finds.
• I love scoring awesome deals at the thrift shop.
• In the thrift shop of life, we can find valuable lessons from the past.

noun a person who sells tobacco and tobacco-related products

• I purchased a pipe and some premium tobacco from the tobacconist down the street.
• I always stop by the tobacconist on my way home to pick up some cigars.
• I scored some top-notch smokes from the tobacconist around the corner.
• The tobacconist's shop was a treasure trove of aromatic delights.

noun a business deal or action; the act of conducting business or other dealings

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• The bank requires a signature for every transaction over $1,000.
• I'll Venmo you for our lunch transaction later.
• Let's make this transaction quick and easy, no need to drag it out.
• Their friendship was built on a transactional basis, always expecting something in return.

noun A place where wine is sold.

• I purchased a bottle of red wine from the local wine shop for the dinner party.
• I grabbed a bottle of wine from the wine shop on my way to the party.
• Let's swing by the wine shop and pick up a bottle before heading to the picnic.
• The wine shop is like a treasure trove for wine enthusiasts, with so many unique bottles to choose from.

noun a public road in a city or town, typically with houses and buildings on one or both sides

adjective relating to or occurring at ground level, especially in a city or town

• The street level of the building is where most of the shops are located.
• I'll meet you at the street level entrance of the mall.
• Let's hang out at the street level and see what's going on.
• She's always been at the street level of the industry, never reaching the higher echelons.

noun a clothing size that typically ranges from 0-12 for women and S-L for men, without considering plus sizes

• The fashion industry often prioritizes straight size models for runway shows.
• Most clothing stores only carry straight size clothing, which can be frustrating for those who don't fit into that category.
• I wish more brands would start offering options for people outside of the straight size range.
• In a world that values straight size bodies, it can be challenging to feel confident in your own skin.