discount business
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Definition
- Noun:
- The business of selling merchandise at a reduced price: "Discount business" refers to the commercial activity or enterprise whose primary model is to sell goods for less than the standard or usual price.
Usage
- The term "discount business" is used to describe a specific type of retail or wholesale operation. It focuses on the commercial model itself, not a single transaction.
- It is often used in economic, business, and retail contexts to categorize companies or market segments.
Examples
- Noun:
- The rise of online shopping has fueled the growth of the discount business.
- They built a successful discount business by sourcing products directly from manufacturers.
Advanced Usage
- "to be in the discount business": to operate a company that sells goods at reduced prices.
- After years in traditional retail, they decided to get into the discount business.
Variants and Related Words
- Discount retailer (n): A store or company that operates as a discount business.
- That large warehouse is a major discount retailer.
- Discounting (n): The practice of reducing prices.
- Aggressive discounting is common during holiday sales.
Synonyms
- Cut-price business: A commercial enterprise selling at lowered prices.
- Bargain business: A business focused on offering goods at a good value or low cost.
Related Phrases
- Discount model: The business strategy of selling at reduced prices.
- Their entire discount model relies on high sales volume.
- Discount sector: The segment of the market comprised of discount businesses.
- The discount sector is highly competitive.
Notes
- "Discount business" is a compound noun. The core concept is the type of business, with "discount" specifying its characteristic operating method.
- Do not confuse with a simple "discount" (a price reduction) or "to discount" (to reduce a price or disregard something). This term specifically denotes the commercial enterprise.
Noun
- the business of selling merchandise at a discount