| market value |
the value of a business, property, security, commodity, or piece of merchandise in terms of the estimated price for which it can be sold in a given market. |
| off-price |
designating the retail stores or outlets that sell name brands and other high-quality merchandise at a discount. [2 definitions] |
| off-the-shelf |
designating merchandise that is in stock and ready for use. [1/2 definitions] |
| out of stock |
currently unavailable for sale; not present within the merchandise of the store. [1/2 definitions] |
| overage2 |
merchandise, funds, or the like exceeding the amount recorded; unexplained surplus. |
| return |
(pl.) merchandise unsold and sent back to the manufacturer. [1/23 definitions] |
| second1 |
(pl.) goods or merchandise not of the best quality. [1/8 definitions] |
| shadow box |
a rectangular case with a glass front for displaying small objects, esp. merchandise. |
| shipping clerk |
an employee who attends to the shipping and receiving of goods and merchandise. |
| shopper |
one employed by a store or other business to compare its merchandise and prices with those of competitors. [1/4 definitions] |
| shopworn |
of merchandise, worn or dirtied by exposure and handling. [1/2 definitions] |
| showroom |
a room in which merchandise, such as automobiles, is displayed for public inspection. |
| show window |
a store window for displaying merchandise; display window. |
| soft goods |
merchandise that lasts for a limited time, esp. textile products; dry goods. |
| stamp |
any of various similar pieces of paper used to show that fees have been paid, for decorative purposes, or for exchanging for merchandise. [1/15 definitions] |
| stock |
employed in handling merchandise and inventory. [1/16 definitions] |
| store |
a place where merchandise is sold. [1/7 definitions] |
| trading stamp |
a stamp given as a premium to a retail customer that can be accumulated with other such stamps and traded in specified quantities for specified merchandise. |
| twofer |
(informal) a special offer in which two tickets or items of merchandise are sold for the price of one, or for approximately that amount. |
| vend |
to sell merchandise. [2/3 definitions] |
| window dressing |
the arrangement of merchandise in a store window so as to display it attractively, or the work of one who sets up such displays. [1/2 definitions] |