retail
The activity of selling things to people for their own use, not to other stores.
The business of selling goods to the general public for personal use, rather than for resale.
To sell things to people for their own use, not to other stores.
To sell goods in small quantities directly to the general public for personal use.
To tell people details about something, often gossip or news.
To relate or repeat details of an event, especially gossip or sensational information.
- Base: retail
- Plural: retail
- Base: retail
- 3rd Person Singular: retails
- Present Participle: retailing
- Past: retailed
full retail price
1Normal price without discount
The regular price of something before any discount or sale.
- I never buy electronics at full retail price.
- The jacket was expensive at full retail price, but I got it on sale.
retail outlet
1Store selling directly to public
A shop that sells things directly to people for their own use.
- The company has several retail outlets across the country.
- We visited a new retail outlet that opened downtown.
retail therapy
1Shopping to feel better emotionally
Shopping done to make yourself feel happier when you are sad or stressed.
- After a tough week, she indulged in some retail therapy at the mall.
- Many people turn to retail therapy when they feel down.
suggested retail price
1Manufacturer's recommended price
The price that a company says its product should be sold for.
- The suggested retail price for this phone is $699.
- Stores often sell items below the suggested retail price during sales.