Merchandising vs. Trading

Merchandisingverb

present participle of merchandise

Merchandisingnoun

trade in merchandise

Merchandisingnoun

The activities associated with selling products, such as identification of the market{7}, advertising at the right time in the right media{7}, and creating attractive packaging and displays; also, the study of the best methods to accomplish such goals.

Merchandisingnoun

the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money

Merchandisingnoun

the activity of promoting the sale of goods, especially by their presentation in retail outlets

Merchandisingnoun

branded products used to promote a film, pop group, etc., or linked to a fictional character

Merchandising

Merchandising is any practice which contributes to the sale of products to a retail consumer. At a retail in-store level, merchandising refers to displaying products that are for sale in a creative way that entices customers to purchase more items or products.

Tradingverb

present participle of trade

Tradingadjective

Carrying on trade or commerce; engaged in trade.

Tradingadjective

Frequented by traders.

Tradingadjective

(obsolete) venal; corrupt; jobbing

Tradingnoun

The carrying on of trade.

Tradingadjective

Carrying on trade or commerce; engaged in trade; as, a trading company.

Tradingadjective

Frequented by traders.

Tradingadjective

Venal; corrupt; jobbing; as, a trading politician.

Tradingnoun

buying or selling securities or commodities