Retail Management Terminology

verb to stand or wait around without any purpose or reason

• The security guard warned the individuals not to loiter in front of the store.
• Hey, let's not loiter around here for too long, we might get in trouble.
• Don't loiter in this area, it's not safe.
• His thoughts seemed to loiter around the idea of quitting his job.

noun the sale of goods to the public in relatively small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale

verb to sell goods to the public for personal use

adjective relating to the sale of goods to the public

• The retail sector is experiencing a shift towards online shopping.
• I love browsing through retail stores to find the best deals.
• I'm going to hit up the retail therapy session this weekend.
• The retail of emotions in her voice was evident during the conversation.

noun A person who owns or manages a shop or store

• The shopkeeper greeted each customer with a warm smile.
• The shopkeeper is always friendly and helpful.
• The shopkeeper hooked me up with a discount on those shoes.
• The shopkeeper was like a guardian angel, guiding me through the crowded market.