merchandising
[ mur-chuh n-dahy-zing ]
/ ˈmɜr tʃənˌdaɪ zɪŋ /
noun
the planning and promotion of sales by presenting a product to the right market at the proper time, by carrying out organized, skillful advertising, using attractive displays, etc.
Also called
merchandise planning.
Origin of merchandising
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at
merchandise,
-ing1
Words nearby merchandising
mercer island,
mercerize,
mercery,
merch,
merchandise,
merchandising,
merchandize,
merchant,
merchant bank,
merchant flag,
merchant guild
Definition for merchandising (2 of 2)
merchandise
[ noun mur-chuh n-dahyz, -dahys; verb mur-chuh n-dahyz ]
/ noun ˈmɜr tʃənˌdaɪz, -ˌdaɪs; verb ˈmɜr tʃənˌdaɪz /
noun
the manufactured goods bought and sold in any business.
the stock of goods in a store.
goods, especially manufactured goods; commodities.
verb (used without object), mer·chan·dised, mer·chan·dis·ing.
to carry on trade.
verb (used with object), mer·chan·dised, mer·chan·dis·ing.
to buy and sell; deal in; trade.
to plan for and promote the sales of.
OTHER WORDS FROM merchandise
mer·chan·dis·a·ble, adjective mer·chan·dis·er, noun un·mer·chan·dised, adjectiveExample sentences from the Web for merchandising
British Dictionary definitions for merchandising (1 of 2)
merchandising
/ (ˈmɜːtʃənˌdaɪzɪŋ) /
noun
the selection and display of goods in a retail outlet
commercial goods, esp ones issued to exploit the popularity of a pop group, sporting event, etc
British Dictionary definitions for merchandising (2 of 2)
merchandise
noun (ˈmɜːtʃənˌdaɪs, -ˌdaɪz)
commercial goods; commodities
verb (ˈmɜːtʃənˌdaɪz)
to engage in the commercial purchase and sale of (goods or services); trade
Derived forms of merchandise
merchandiser, nounWord Origin for merchandise
C13: from Old French. See
merchant