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a person or business that sells things directly to customers for their own use
The company is a leading retailer of women's clothing.
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Recent Examples of retailers
Condé Nast Traveler may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Online bullion retailers offer a wide selection of silver coins at competitive prices, typically with insured shipping and free delivery above certain order thresholds.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Ulta’s move onto the platform comes as retailers reconsider what truly is the front door of retail.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The law applies to all retailers, including restaurants and food trucks, prohibiting the use of lightweight plastic bags at checkout.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Major retailers like Walmart, Kroger, and Home Depot are expected to remain open on Easter Sunday.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Target and Costco will be closed, Walmart open Many major retailers, such as Target, Sam's Club and Costco, will be closed on April 5 to observe Easter Sunday.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 31 Mar. 2026
Advocates contend the findings reveal troubling conditions behind an industry that supplies plants and flowers to major retailers across the country.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Tea brands and toy retailers have also grown their overseas networks.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Online bullion retailers offer a wide selection of silver coins at competitive prices, typically with insured shipping and free delivery above certain order thresholds.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Ulta’s move onto the platform comes as retailers reconsider what truly is the front door of retail.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The law applies to all retailers, including restaurants and food trucks, prohibiting the use of lightweight plastic bags at checkout.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Major retailers like Walmart, Kroger, and Home Depot are expected to remain open on Easter Sunday.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Target and Costco will be closed, Walmart open Many major retailers, such as Target, Sam's Club and Costco, will be closed on April 5 to observe Easter Sunday.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 31 Mar. 2026
Advocates contend the findings reveal troubling conditions behind an industry that supplies plants and flowers to major retailers across the country.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Tea brands and toy retailers have also grown their overseas networks.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retailers
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Netflix leads all distributors with 35 total nominations across film and television, while Neon secured an impressive 21 film nominations despite being a smaller distributor.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
11 Jan. 2026
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Highlights include children’s Earth Day activities, plant sale, live music, art and dance performance along with food and vendors.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The list of vendors can be found on the City Market website.—
Eden Dinneen,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Retailers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retailers. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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