merchandizing

/ˈmɜrtʃənˌdaɪzɪŋ/
verb
  1. To promote and sell products, especially by using displays, advertising, or other marketing techniques.
    • They are merchandizing the book by offering signed copies and exclusive posters.
    • The team is merchandizing the new sneakers through social media campaigns.
    • Small businesses often merchandize their goods at local farmers' markets.
noun
  1. The activity of promoting and selling products, especially by designing displays, advertising, and choosing which items to stock in a store.
    • Effective merchandizing can increase sales by making products more appealing to customers.
    • She studied merchandizing in college and now works for a large clothing retailer.
    • The store's holiday merchandizing included colorful window displays and special offers.
  2. The products that are sold or promoted, especially those related to a particular brand, event, or media franchise.
    • The company's merchandizing for the new video game sold out within hours.
    • Fans lined up to buy the official concert merchandizing at the venue.
    • The movie's merchandizing included action figures, T-shirts, and lunchboxes.
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