Example sentences for: retail

How can you use “retail” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • Many reviewers are fascinated by the sociological details of retail shopping--things like the "butt brush factor" (a woman often won't buy something if another customer accidentally brushes her behind while she's shopping) or how the positions of signs and chairs in a store affect a shopper's likelihood of actually purchasing an item.

  • The manufacturer then decides how much to ship—and, in many cases, when to ship—to the retailer in such a way that its own costs of manufacturing and shipping are minimized while still meeting retail inventory policy requirements.

  • The shorter the lead time, the more quickly a firm is able to deliver products to retail customers.

  • Not surprisingly, fast tracks in the traditional retail world started with buyers, and many apparel CEOs successfully demonstrated their “feel” for the market early in their careers.

  • Overall margins for the industry (particularly for specific retail segments like department stores) declined between 1977 and 1987.


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