retailed; retailing; retails
: to sell at retail
retailer
noun
: the sale of commodities or goods in small quantities to ultimate consumers
also
: the industry of such selling
: of, relating to, or engaged in the sale of commodities at retail
retail trade
Synonyms
Examples of retail in a Sentence
Verb
We retail clothing at the best possible prices.
jewelry that retails from $100
Noun
She has a job in retail.
Adjective
Is that price retail or wholesale?
Adverb
You usually have to pay more if you buy something retail than if you buy it wholesale.
The product sells retail for about $100.
Recent Examples on the Web
Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2024
But with its avant-garde silhouette, the dress (which retails for $7,400 on Net-a-Porter’s website) caused some behind-the-scenes difficulty.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Along with its value proposition—most products retail for about $6—and a push for innovation, marketing is another growth driver, Fields told me.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 21 Mar. 2024
Limited quantities of the Air Jordan 1 Highs will retail for $975 and the Air Jordan 1 Lows will go for $875.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
Brands should ensure their strategy aligns with this view and drives innovation in new models of retailing for their sector.
—Dana Dunne, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
The new figurine, which retails for $48, is available for pre-order as of today on the A24 website.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2024
Also available is the Signet Havana Flip Ring set in sterling silver with emerald pavé, matte gold and diamonds, which retails for $2,200.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
That means cars such as Tesla’s Model 3, which retails for $38,990 in the U.S., would cost almost $80,000 in India.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 18 Mar. 2024
Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2024
Most mall redevelopments, rather than eliminating retail altogether, include retail, housing, and other types of uses in a close space.
—Irina Ivanova, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2024
Creating buzz around recent rarities like this seems to legitimize the notion of spending well over retail for recent models at Rolex retail outlets.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
The supermodel gave those in attendance a crucial pointer: make the most of being in the presence of luminaries from the worlds of design, retail, media, and business.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
Beyond content, the Dudes have released books, mobile games, board games and toys, and inked merch, retail, and food and beverage partnerships.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Apr. 2024
The expansion will initially focus on asset management services, leveraging CRE Vertical’s expertise in optimizing real estate portfolios with an emphasis on retail, office, and industrial for maximum performance and profitability.
—Kyle Russell, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
The biggest deficits are in defense industries, construction, medical services, agriculture and retail, officials said.
—Yulia Drozd, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2024
However, companies hiring hourly workers were dealt a particularly unlucky hand: Inflation weakened consumer spending, destabilizing demand in sectors like retail and hospitality, which rely largely on an hourly labor force still suffering major shortages.
—Michael Spataro, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Rooftop solar customers who had their systems installed under earlier iterations of NEM will still get compensated at the retail rate for 20 years from the time their systems were installed before they are switched to the new rules.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2024
Hooper said residents could be moving in as early as August 2026, with restaurants and retail opening up in early 2027.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024
Turning just 10% of underperforming retail sites into housing could create 700,000 new units nationwide, according to a November report from Enterprise Community Partners.
—Irina Ivanova, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2024
Construction crews were excavating the site at 2500 16th St., on Wednesday morning, preparing for a new multi-use building that will combine apartments and retail space.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 12 Apr. 2024
In a hint of what might come, a trademark application revealed that American Riviera Orchard sought to sell tableware, cookbooks and edible spreads like jellies, jams and nut butters, with approval for retail store services.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
The retail chain has not been profitable since 2015.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
He’s used the California Highway Patrol like a strike team, from policing city streets to running complex retail theft operations.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Verb
The company plans to feature more affordable running sneakers too, like its Pegasus model, which retails between $100 to $160, depending on the model and current discount.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2024
But with its avant-garde silhouette, the dress (which retails for $7,400 on Net-a-Porter’s website) caused some behind-the-scenes difficulty.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Along with its value proposition—most products retail for about $6—and a push for innovation, marketing is another growth driver, Fields told me.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 21 Mar. 2024
Limited quantities of the Air Jordan 1 Highs will retail for $975 and the Air Jordan 1 Lows will go for $875.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
Brands should ensure their strategy aligns with this view and drives innovation in new models of retailing for their sector.
—Dana Dunne, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
The new figurine, which retails for $48, is available for pre-order as of today on the A24 website.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2024
Also available is the Signet Havana Flip Ring set in sterling silver with emerald pavé, matte gold and diamonds, which retails for $2,200.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
That means cars such as Tesla’s Model 3, which retails for $38,990 in the U.S., would cost almost $80,000 in India.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 18 Mar. 2024
Noun
With the partners receiving help from the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, the mixed-use development includes retail, offices, apartments and academic spaces.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2024
Most mall redevelopments, rather than eliminating retail altogether, include retail, housing, and other types of uses in a close space.
—Irina Ivanova, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2024
Creating buzz around recent rarities like this seems to legitimize the notion of spending well over retail for recent models at Rolex retail outlets.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
The supermodel gave those in attendance a crucial pointer: make the most of being in the presence of luminaries from the worlds of design, retail, media, and business.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
Beyond content, the Dudes have released books, mobile games, board games and toys, and inked merch, retail, and food and beverage partnerships.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Apr. 2024
The expansion will initially focus on asset management services, leveraging CRE Vertical’s expertise in optimizing real estate portfolios with an emphasis on retail, office, and industrial for maximum performance and profitability.
—Kyle Russell, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
The biggest deficits are in defense industries, construction, medical services, agriculture and retail, officials said.
—Yulia Drozd, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2024
However, companies hiring hourly workers were dealt a particularly unlucky hand: Inflation weakened consumer spending, destabilizing demand in sectors like retail and hospitality, which rely largely on an hourly labor force still suffering major shortages.
—Michael Spataro, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Adjective
Over the last five years, the establishment has grown beyond the parameters of a retail store and into a cultural center for vegans in L.A. focused on food, fashion, art and athleticism.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Rooftop solar customers who had their systems installed under earlier iterations of NEM will still get compensated at the retail rate for 20 years from the time their systems were installed before they are switched to the new rules.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2024
Hooper said residents could be moving in as early as August 2026, with restaurants and retail opening up in early 2027.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024
Turning just 10% of underperforming retail sites into housing could create 700,000 new units nationwide, according to a November report from Enterprise Community Partners.
—Irina Ivanova, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2024
Construction crews were excavating the site at 2500 16th St., on Wednesday morning, preparing for a new multi-use building that will combine apartments and retail space.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 12 Apr. 2024
In a hint of what might come, a trademark application revealed that American Riviera Orchard sought to sell tableware, cookbooks and edible spreads like jellies, jams and nut butters, with approval for retail store services.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
The retail chain has not been profitable since 2015.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
He’s used the California Highway Patrol like a strike team, from policing city streets to running complex retail theft operations.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Retail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retail. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
retail
1 of 4 verb
re·tail
ˈrē-ˌtāl 
: to sell in small amounts to people for their own use
retailer
noun
retail
2 of 4 noun
: the sale of products or goods in small quantities to people for their own use
retail
3 of 4 adjective
: of, relating to, or engaged in selling by retail
retail stores
retail
4 of 4 adverb
: in small quantities : from a retailer
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