merchandising

word

Definition

The activities and methods used to promote and sell products, especially in stores, including product display, special offers, and branded items for marketing.

Usage & Nuances

Used formally and in business/marketing. Common in retail, advertising, and event promotion. Often refers to branded items like T-shirts, mugs, etc. In Spanish and Portuguese, 'merchandising' is sometimes a borrowed word; in other contexts, 'commercialization' or 'promo items' may be more specific.

Example Sentences

The store uses merchandising to attract more customers.

basic

Good merchandising makes products easier to find.

basic

She works in merchandising for a clothing brand.

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Concert merchandising includes T-shirts, hats, and posters with the band's logo.

natural

Effective merchandising can turn a simple product into a bestseller.

natural

I bought some movie merchandising as a souvenir from the premiere.

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