retail

  1. Noun.  The sale of goods directly to the consumer; encompassing the storefronts, mail-order, websites, etc., and the corporate mechanisms, branding, advertising, etc. that support them, which are involved in the business of selling and point-of-sale marketing retail goods to the public.
  2. Noun.  (colloquial) Retail price; full price; an abbreviated expression, meaning the full suggested price of a particular good or service, before any sale, discount, or other deal.
  3. Adjective.  Of, or relating to the (actual or figurative) sale of goods or services directly to individuals.
  4. Adverb.  Direct to consumers, in retail quantities, or at retail prices.
  5. Verb.  To sell at retail, or in small quantities directly to customers.
  6. Verb.  To repeat or circulate (news or rumours) to others.

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