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retail

[ree-teyl, ri-teyl] / ˈri teɪl, rɪˈteɪl /


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The former “Cosby Show” actor became the subject of viral job-shaming, with critics mocking him for working retail decades after his television success.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

We estimate that real retail sales fell at a 1.3% three-month annualized rate through February.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Underpinning the surge in retail prices is a historical move seen in futures for cocoa, the underlying ingredient for chocolate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Designed as both a retail space and a cafe concept, the store will feature collaborations with local favorites like Courage Bagels, Bianca and Beverly Hills Juice.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The building’s first floor had space for five retail stores, the best of which was a large and inviting corner shop on the intersection of Sixty-third and Wallace.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson