merchandising
noun
mer·chan·dis·ing
ˈmər-chən-ˌdī-ziŋ 
variants
or less commonly merchandizing
: sales promotion as a comprehensive function including market research, development of new products, coordination of manufacture and marketing, and effective advertising and selling
Examples of merchandising in a Sentence
She is the company's director of merchandising.
The film made a lot of money thanks to strong merchandising.
Most of the movie's earnings came from merchandising and not ticket sales.
Recent Examples on the Web
Janse doesn't claim to be an expert on manufacturing or product development and admits that no, her series isn't backed by any real fashion merchandising experience.
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Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
The state is asking a Jackson County judge to prohibit American Shaman from advertising or selling any kratom or 7-OH products, and is seeking up to $1,000 for each violation of the state’s merchandising practices act.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Her global merchandising operation includes TAS Rights Management, which controls Swift’s trademarks across goods and services, and Bravado, which manufactures products under the artist’s brand.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
In 2019, Banksy created his own merchandising business named Off the Wall so the public could buy reproductions of his work.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
The state is asking a Jackson County judge to prohibit American Shaman from advertising or selling any kratom or 7-OH products, and is seeking up to $1,000 for each violation of the state’s merchandising practices act.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Her global merchandising operation includes TAS Rights Management, which controls Swift’s trademarks across goods and services, and Bravado, which manufactures products under the artist’s brand.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
In 2019, Banksy created his own merchandising business named Off the Wall so the public could buy reproductions of his work.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for merchandising
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“Merchandising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merchandising. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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