Retail Slang, Jargon, and New Words from Double-Tongued Dictionary

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anti-fit denim adj. “Making trips to these cities, purchasing merchandise and supplying them to markets in Calcutta has been my occupation for the past eight months,” says Sajan, in a white T-shirt and blue anti-fit denims. [English Apparel, Appearance, & Fashion Retail] [full cite] (Mar. 7, 2007)

BoGo n. The flashlights usually sell for about $19.95 in American stores, but he has established a BoGo—for Buy One, Give One—program on his Web site. [English Retail] [full cite] (May. 22, 2007)

BOGO n. I was proud that she had grasped the dangers of Buy-One/Get-One (BOGO) free purchases. [Retail Acronym] [full cite] (Dec. 21, 2008)

BOGOF n. The only missing name is that of Alan Shearer, who was expected to be enthused enough by Keegan’s coming to enlist in the new regime, under that scheme the supermarkets refer to as BOGOF (Buy One, Get One Free). [Business Retail Abbreviation] [full cite] (Feb. 6, 2008)

boot n. The regulation requires all businesses that use shopping carts to submit an “abandoned cart prevention plan” to the city. Solutions could range from hiring parking lot attendants to installing devices that prevent carts from leaving a store. The latter, known as Electronic Theft Deterrent Systems, are an increasingly popular option locally. The ETDS is more commonly known as a “boot” and relies on a radio-frequency-controlled wheel lock that triggers when a cart strays too far from a store. [English Retail] [full cite] (Apr. 5, 2007)

Boxing Week n. While Boxing Day sales traditionally bolster the bottom line, this year’s sales are going to be more aggressive, both in terms of deeper price cuts and longer duration as stores hope for Black Friday 2. The term “Boxing Week” has already started creeping into shoppers’ parlance during the past few years, but watch for it to become the norm. [English United Kingdom Retail] [full cite] (Jan. 2, 2009)

buycott n. This weekend, business owners are starting what’s called a buycott. They’re asking patrons to shop here and support them in their time of need. [English Business Retail] [full cite] (Mar. 29, 2007)

comp-store sale n. “If you shrink portion sizes, you kind of have to reduce prices,” said John Glass, an analyst at CIBC World Markets. “A lower check drags down comp-store sales. What you hope is, you offset the check with higher traffic.” [English Retail Jargon] [full cite] (Mar. 25, 2007)

cross-shopping n. With more car dealers out there now than ever before, consumers also now have more leverage. It’s a common consumer tactic to play two car dealers off each other, or in auto dealer parlance, “cross-shopping,” to see which one can give you the best deal. [Retail] [full cite] (Jun. 29, 2008)

drop-off store n. Zehall is among a growing number of small businesses across the country tapping into this market. He operates what is known as a drop-off store, where people can bring their items to be auctioned and shipped. While exact figures are unknown, eBay estimates that there are about 1,000 drop-off stores across the country. [English Business Online Retail] [full cite] (May. 7, 2007)

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