Definition

The activities and processes of selling products directly to customers for their personal use.

Example

Retailing has become more competitive with the rise of online shopping.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the challenges of retailing these days?

Yeah, it seems like a lot has changed with online shopping taking over.

Exactly! I think traditional retailing has to adapt to keep up.

For sure, it's all about finding new ways to attract customers.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Retailing → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "taliare" (from Latin, meaning to cut). The word "retailing" refers to the act of selling goods in small quantities, essentially 'cutting' the goods into smaller portions for sale again to consumers.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cutting' ('taliare') goods into smaller pieces to sell them 'again' ('re-') — that's what retailing means.

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