Retail Marketing Vocabulary

noun a sheep with a bell around its neck that leads the flock

• The bellwether stock is often used as an indicator of the overall market's performance.
• She's like the bellwether of our friend group, always knowing the latest trends before anyone else.
• That new restaurant is the bellwether of cool places to hang out in town.
• The CEO's decision to invest in renewable energy was seen as a bellwether for the industry's future direction.

noun a small store selling fashionable clothes or accessories

• The boutique offers a curated selection of high-end designer clothing.
• I love shopping at that boutique downtown; they always have the cutest clothes.
• Let's hit up the boutique for some new threads.
• Her boutique of ideas was always overflowing with creativity.

noun a list or record of items, often in a systematic order

verb to make a list or record of items

• The library has an extensive catalog of rare books dating back to the 15th century.
• I found this cool catalog of vintage clothing online.
• Check out the latest sneaker catalog, it's fire!
• His mind was like a vast catalog of memories, each one carefully stored and easily retrievable.

noun a small store selling high-quality foods, wines, and cheeses, typically of European origin

• I purchased some gourmet cheeses and meats from the delicatessen for the party.
• I grabbed a sandwich from the deli for lunch.
• Let's pick up some snacks from the deli for the road trip.
• The delicatessen of life offers a variety of experiences to savor.

noun a quick movement where something is turned over or reversed

verb to turn over or cause to turn over quickly

• The chef expertly flipped the pancake in the air.
• I always flip my pillow to the cool side before going to bed.
• She flipped out when she heard the news about her promotion.
• The situation quickly flipped from bad to worse.

verb present participle of the verb 'invite'

adjective appealing or attractive; welcoming

• The hostess greeted us with an inviting smile as we entered the elegant dinner party.
• The cozy cafe down the street has an inviting atmosphere perfect for studying or catching up with friends.
• The new club in town has an inviting vibe that makes you want to dance all night long.
• The novel's descriptive language created an inviting world that readers couldn't help but get lost in.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb and typically answers the questions when, where, how, or to what degree

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The new shopping mall is just around the corner from our office building.
• The party is just around the corner, are you excited?
• The concert is just around the corner, it's gonna be lit!
• Success is just around the corner if you keep working hard.

adjective an adjective used to describe something that is larger than usual or expected in size

• The company decided to invest in outsize machinery to increase production capacity.
• She always wears outsize sweaters to stay cozy in the winter.
• That outsize burger was so delicious, I couldn't finish it!
• His outsize personality filled the room with energy and excitement.

noun a sign or notice for display in a public place

• The protestor held up a placard with a powerful message written on it.
• I saw a placard at the rally that made me laugh out loud.
• The placard at the concert had some really cool artwork on it.
• Her expression was like a placard of emotions, revealing everything she was feeling.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a particular season

• The restaurant only uses seasonal ingredients in their dishes.
• I love going to the farmer's market to buy seasonal fruits and vegetables.
• Let's hit up that seasonal pop-up shop for some cool finds.
• Her emotions were like the changing of the seasonal winds, unpredictable and ever-shifting.

noun a garment worn on the upper body

adjective of the highest quality or rank

adverb extremely

• The quality of their products is among the tops in the industry.
• She always buys tops from that store because they have great deals.
• Those new sneakers are tops!
• His performance in the competition was tops, earning him first place.

noun a person who makes or sells wine

• The vintner carefully selected the grapes for his latest batch of wine.
• The vintner is hosting a wine tasting event next weekend.
• I heard the vintner's new blend is off the chain.
• The vintner's attention to detail is like an artist creating a masterpiece.

noun a period of time that includes Saturday and Sunday, usually a time for leisure or recreation

• I am looking forward to relaxing and unwinding during the upcoming weekend.
• I can't wait for the weekend to chill and hang out with friends.
• I'm gonna party hard this weekend, it's gonna be lit!
• The weekend is like a breath of fresh air after a long week of work.

noun a type of clothing that combines elements of denim and another material, typically featuring a denim top and a different material on the bottom

• The fashion designer showcased a new collection featuring demi-denims at the high-end runway show.
• I love wearing demi-denims for a casual day out with friends.
• Check out those cool demi-denims, they look so stylish!
• Her confidence was like a pair of perfectly fitting demi-denims, accentuating her best qualities.