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)

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)

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)

nick-and-dent merchandise n. Bargain-savvy customers can expect to find in-season overstocks, discontinued items and what Thomsen refers to as “nick-and-dent” merchandise.…"Some of the things are a little bit worn, but in the average home, they’re going to look that way in two weeks anyway.” [English Retail Jargon] [full cite] (Jul. 9, 2007)

on memo adv. phr. “I can’t afford to ship on memo. Now, can I sell you anything?"…Unfortunately this buyer probably got his consignment merchandise next door. For there is a good deal of business done on memo in the handbag industry, as it is done in some other industries. And always it is an indication of unsoundness in the distribution plan of an industry.…The bad effects of consignment selling on the manufacturer are apparent. But it also hurts the retailer and the public. The retailer who buys on consignment is not so likely to be alert in his buying and selling operations. Whatever he doesn’t sell he can return. And so he may become careless. He hurts his competitors, too. For while they have to keep on selling the stock they have paid for, the consignment buyer can throw his stock back on the manufacturer and shortly offer the public new merchandise—probably “bought” on memo, too. [English Business Retail Jargon] [full cite] (Mar. 11, 2007)

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