RETAILER Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

retailer

noun

Definition of retailer

as in distributor

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 retailer That’s what led him to his job as CEO of Bloomingdale’s in 2023, after spending years leading retailers abroad, first at Galeries Lafayette in Paris, then at Central Group in Bangkok. — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026 Unlike many of the restaurants and retailers in the area, nothing about the restaurant looks particularly polished – and that’s part of the appeal. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026 Jim Boscov, chairman and CEO at Boscov’s, said the retailer has always been differentiated on value, assortment and service. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 In 2024, Canada supplied $328 million worth of toilet paper to the country, more than any other country, just as retailers like Costco source much of their private-label paper stock from Canadian mills. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026 This year’s Birthday Bourbon will be available at select retailers starting this month in limited quantities (SRP $200), now that the distillery’s initial sweepstakes to secure a chance to purchase a bottle has concluded. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026 Phillips is owned by the Russian luxury retailer Mercury Group. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 The consumer electronics retailer has also been hit by tariffs and the soaring price of memory chips. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 Hotels, retailers, airport contractors and small businesses are also struggling with staffing shortages. — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 27 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Joie de Vivre is produced by MeMo Films, the production company co-founded in 2010 by entrepreneur and fashion designer Gabriele Moratti and distributor and film producer Francesco Melzi d’Eril.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026
The location of the distributor, the movement of the goods and the status of the customer therefore need to be understood together.

— Alia Noor, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of distributor

Noun

More than 20 vendors are expected, along with additional food, games, performances and improved line and safety controls.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
Among them were influencers, celebrities, sports agents, vendors, corporate sponsors, athletes, sports and government officials.

— Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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