retail
US /ˈriːteɪl/UK /ˈriːteɪl/
noun, adjective, adverb Core · B1 Kinh doanh chung
Definition
the sale of goods directly to the public in stores or online
Major TOEIC commercial topic contrasting with 'wholesale'.
Examples
The nationwide retail chain opened three new locations in metropolitan shopping malls.
Word Family
Synonyms
- store sellingcommercial retail exchange conducted in brick-and-mortar shops
- consumer salestransactions directed toward individual end-users
Collocations
- Easy retail shop down the streeta local store selling merchandise directly to consumer shoppers
- Medium retail sales figures show steady improvementconsumer sales data demonstrating consistent growth
- Hard disrupt traditional brick-and-mortar retail sectorsradically restructuring physical storefront retail markets
- Very Hard reinvent omnichannel retail consumer experiences seamlesslyharmonizing physical and digital shopping journeys smoothly
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.