1. people or companies that buy and sell goods commercially
2. people who plan and arrange the display and promotion of products in stores
Usage: retail industry

Examples

• The merchandisers at the department store created an attractive window display.
• Local merchandisers competed for the best locations at the farmers market.
• Fashion merchandisers study consumer trends to predict what will sell.
• The company hired experienced merchandisers to manage their retail operations.
• Visual merchandisers arranged the products to catch customers’ attention.
• Small merchandisers often struggle to compete with large chain stores.