Glossary Terms
Learn more about the retail business by browsing this dictionary of retailing terminology.
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What Is a Retailer?
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What Is a Flagship Store?
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Here Is a Retailer's Guide to a Sell-Through Rate in Sales
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The Retailer's Guide to Free On Board (FOB)
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What Is a Point-of-Purchase Display?
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What Is a Stock Keeping Unit?
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Find Out What POS (Point of Sale) System Works Best For Your Business
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How Same-Store Sales Figures Are Used in Retail
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What Is Retail?
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How Retail Merchandising Motivates Consumers to Spend
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What Does Dead Stock Mean to Retailers?
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Why Store Atmosphere Matters to Your Customers
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The Role of Product Assortment in Your Retail Strategy
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What All Retailers Should Know About Staple Goods
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How Run of Paper (ROP) Benefits Your Business
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Recovery, Facing or Zoning, Whatever You Call It, It's Important
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A Look at How Odd-Even Pricing Is Used in Retail and Why It Works
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What Is a Bill of Lading?
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Coupons in Retail
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Avoiding Markdowns Can Cost You Money
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Learn About Radio Frequency Information Device (RFID) in Retail
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What Is the Acid Test Ratio?
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What Are Hardline and Softline Goods in Retail?
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What Is a Category Killer?
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What is Break-even Point in Retail?
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Financial Terms You Need to Know in Retail
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Do You Know How Long Products Are Staying in Your Store?
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Purpose Behind Retail Anchor Stores