Synonyms for

Retailer

Verb / ˈri:ˌteɪlɜ: / Another word for retailer — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A retailer is a business that sells goods to the public.

Synonyms & similar words

retailmerchant seller merchant dealer trader vendor salesperson shopkeeper boutique establishment storefront grocer druggist pharmacist dispenser supplier dispensary market supermarket hypermarket bazaar

Synonyms by register

Formal

vendor merchant dealer purveyor

Informal

shopkeeper seller booth operator

Literary

tradesman monger

Antonyms

producer manufacturer wholesaler supplier creator originator

Common collocations

  • major retailer
  • small retailer
  • online retailer
  • high street retailer
  • leading retailer
  • independent retailer
  • retailer association

Word family

noun retailer
verb retail
adjective retail
adverb retail

Usage note

A retailer sells goods directly to consumers. It is often used in business contexts. The adjective form 'retail' is common, as in 'retail price'.

Example sentences

  1. The retailer had a sale on shoes.
  2. My mom bought some clothes at the retailer.
  3. I saw a cool toy at the retailer.
  4. The retailer had a lot of different snacks.
  5. The retailer is my dad's favorite store.

Quotes

  • "A retailer must combine the zest for business with the understanding of public needs." - B. C. Forbes
  • "The retailer is not an optional part of the supply chain. He is the final link." - Sir Stuart Rose
  • "The retailer is the final link in the chain, and the most important." - F. W. Woolworth

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