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merchandiser|ˈmɜːtʃəndaɪzə(r)|
[f. merchandise v. + er1.]
A dealer in commodities; one who traffics. Also fig.
1597J. King Jonas (1618) 6 The commission..is most requisite to be weighed, that we may discerne the..faithfull dispensers from marchandisers of the word of God. 1616R. Carpenter Past. Charge 36 Christian loue..whippeth anger..out of the heart, as Christ did the prophane Marchandizers out of the Temple. 1678Bunyan Pilgr. i. (1900) 84 That which did not a little amuse the Merchandizers, was, that these Pilgrims set very light by all their Wares. 1887N. D. Davis Cavaliers & Roundheads 59 A luckless merchandizer who had sold goods for cotton. 1965F. Sargeson Mem. Peon iv. 68 A merchandiser of building material. 1971Daily Tel. 10 June 25 (Advt.), We are seeking to appoint Merchandisers who will be responsible within a Sales Team for maximising the Company's sales in cash and carries and supermarkets. 1973Ibid. 3 Jan. 19 (Advt.), A vacancy exists for a Merchandiser to develop fashion ranges of men's shirts.
Add:2. Comm. A display stand for merchandise.
1965Quick Frozen Foods Apr. 108 (caption) Rossi's Pizza is displayed near an ice cream case, with promotional material on and above the Star Cooler spot merchandiser... In addition to displaying the product in a spot merchandiser..Rossi's promotes its pizzas with in-store demonstrations. 1976Bookseller 3 July 9 (Advt.), The Dictionary is available in this attractive merchandiser which contains 10 copies. 1982DIY Trade Mar. 41/2 Each merchandiser includes a working door in situ, whereby the prospective customers can try the door as it would be in their own home. 1990Gifts Internat. Nov.–Dec. 41/1 New from Mill Studios is this attractive rotating display merchandiser which can be supplied either as a free-standing unit..or housed in a variety of cabinets tailored to customers' requirements. |