e-tail

noun

Definition of e-tailnext
as in retailing

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Recent Examples of e-tail Former Amazon employees filed a class-action lawsuit Tuesday accusing the e-tail leviathan of discriminating against potentially thousands of pregnant workers by firing or retaliating against those who sought extra accommodations. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026 Previously, the factory churned out 10,000 garments a week for Asos, accounting for 95 percent of the e-tail giant’s orders. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for e-tail
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  1. retailing
  2. merchandising
Noun
  • The watches and jewelry unit posted a 6 percent increase, while selective retailing was up 8 percent.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Both are limited to 1,150 pieces, with the large retailing for $15,000 and the small priced at $12,900.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of retailing
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  • In fact, his language has been so thoroughly absorbed by advertising, fashion, design, merchandising, that all visual culture arguably owes him a debt.
    — Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The top winner receives three years of guidance on research and development, supply chain, operations, merchandising, marketing and working with investors.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of merchandising

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“E-tail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/e-tail. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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