merchandising
noun
mer·chan·dis·ing
ˈmər-chən-ˌdī-ziŋ 
variants
or less commonly merchandizing
: sales promotion as a comprehensive function including market research, development of new products, coordination of manufacture and marketing, and effective advertising and selling
Examples of merchandising in a Sentence
She is the company's director of merchandising.
The film made a lot of money thanks to strong merchandising.
Most of the movie's earnings came from merchandising and not ticket sales.
Recent Examples on the Web
During her senior year of college, Krohne also started her full-time job, working in digital merchandising and strategy at British online fashion retailer ASOS — a significant boon to her content.
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Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
The company is also extending its IP’s beyond screens with a merchandising line including soundbooks and plush toys.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
The consumer insights group released its 2026 Apparel, Accessories and Footwear Report this week, unveiling insights that could redefine 2026 merchandising bets.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
Rick Vargas, the senior vice president of merchandising and marketing at specialty retailer BoxLunch, said his team regularly returns to the Schulz archives to mine material that could resonate with customers.
—Malia Mendez, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
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“Merchandising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merchandising. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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