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    retail

    US /ˈriˌtel/

    ・

    UK /'ri:teɪl/

    C1TOEIC
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounBusiness of selling products to the public
    They work in retail at a shopping mall
    adv.AdverbBought or sold in a store or shop
    The retail prices in Mary's town are getting higher
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo sell at a particular price
    The necklaces retail at about one hundred dollars each
    adj.AdjectiveConcerning the selling of goods to the public
    Working in the retail business requires good social skills and charm

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    Woman charged $7,000 for Subway sandwich

    02:08Woman charged $7,000 for Subway sandwich
    • I've worked in retail before. I know how we tally up at the end of the night.

      I've worked in retail before. I know how we tally up at the end of the night.

    • I've worked in retail before.

      I've worked in retail before.

    B1

    How to get your foot in the door during a tough job market

    04:16How to get your foot in the door during a tough job market
    • STAFF, REAL ESTATE AND RETAIL.

      STAFF, REAL ESTATE AND RETAIL.

    • So the three big ones are, uh, support staff, um, real estate, and retail.

      So the three big ones are, uh, support staff, um, real estate, and retail.

    A2

    Crocs: How the Polarizing Footwear Brand Became a Fashion Statement | The Economics Of | WSJ

    06:19Crocs: How the Polarizing Footwear Brand Became a Fashion Statement | The Economics Of | WSJ
    • It was available at retail stores, gift shops, and mall kiosks.

      It was available at retail stores, gift shops, and mall kiosks.

    • Crocs announcing today it will eliminate nearly 200 jobs and close a number of retail stores as part of a restructuring effort.

      Crocs announcing today it will eliminate nearly 200 jobs and close a number of retail stores as part of a restructuring effort.

    B2

    Why the U.K. Is the Only Major Economy Set to Shrink in 2023 | WSJ

    03:42Why the U.K. Is the Only Major Economy Set to Shrink in 2023 | WSJ
    • Grocery prices surged nearly 17%, and the trade association, the British Retail Consortium, says prices have yet to peak.

      Grocery prices surged nearly 17%, and the trade association, the British Retail Consortium, says prices have yet to peak.

    • the British Retail Consortium, says prices have yet to peak.

      the British Retail Consortium, says prices have yet to peak.

    B1

    How "Dad Shoes" Turned New Balance Into A $5 Billion Brand

    10:46How "Dad Shoes" Turned New Balance Into A $5 Billion Brand
    • New Balance sales have grown for four straight years on the retail site StockX.

      New Balance sales have grown for four straight years on the retail site StockX.

    • Richie bought this special edition sneaker at retail for $200.

      Richie bought this special edition sneaker at retail for $200.

    B1

    Why Citibank Branches Are Closing Around The World

    10:27Why Citibank Branches Are Closing Around The World
    • In April 2021, Jane Fraser, the CEO of Citigroup, announced a bold shift in the company's strategy, exiting 13 retail markets outside of the United States.

      In April 2021, Jane Fraser, the CEO of Citigroup, announced a bold shift in the company's strategy, exiting 13 retail markets outside of the United States.

    • This global vision that Citi retail banking was an aspirational bank, that it was kind of like the Nike swoosh or the Mercedes star, that it was a branded global good.

      This global vision that Citi retail banking was an aspirational bank, that it was kind of like the Nike swoosh or the Mercedes star, that it was a branded global good.

    B1

    How Retailers Like T.J. Maxx And Home Depot Quietly Target 'Problem' Returners

    08:09How Retailers Like T.J. Maxx And Home Depot Quietly Target 'Problem' Returners
    • There was about $5 trillion worth of retail sales last year, 14.5% of those were returned.

      There was about $5 trillion worth of retail sales last year, 14.5% of those were returned.

    • The most prominent being a company called The Retail Equation.

      The most prominent being a company called The Retail Equation.

    B2

    10 Signs Your Mental Health is Getting Worse

    08:2510 Signs Your Mental Health is Getting Worse
    • Whether it's retail therapy, or binging all of your shows, or playing video games for hours, when you act more on impulse like this, it can signify worsening mental health.

      Whether it's retail therapy, or binging all of your shows, or playing video games for hours, when you act more on impulse like this, it can signify worsening mental health.

    B1

    How Gucci Fell From High Fashion to Discount Rack

    07:28How Gucci Fell From High Fashion to Discount Rack
    • The fashion retail Lyst publishes rankings on the world's most fashionable brands.

      The fashion retail Lyst publishes rankings on the world's most fashionable brands.

    B1

    How Shein Built a $66B Fast-Fashion Empire | WSJ The Economics Of

    08:15How Shein Built a $66B Fast-Fashion Empire | WSJ The Economics Of
    • This differs from traditional retail where orders can often be placed in the 10,000 to 100,000 copies of a garment and can be placed between three and six months in advance.

      This differs from traditional retail where orders can often be placed in the 10,000 to 100,000 copies of a garment and can be placed between three and six months in advance.

    B1