noun The sale of goods directly to the consumer, encompassing the storefronts, mail-order, websites, etc., and the corporate mechanisms, branding, advertising, etc. that support them.
She works in retail.
noun The sale of securities or other financial instruments to private investors, as opposed to large institutions.
noun Retail price; full price; an abbreviated expression, meaning the full suggested price of a particular good or service, before any sale, discount, or other deal.
I never pay retail for clothes.
adjective Of or relating to the (actual or figurative) sale of goods or services directly to individuals.
adverb Direct to consumers, in retail quantities, or at retail prices.
We've shut shown our reseller unit. We're only selling retail now.
verb To sell at retail, or in small quantities directly to customers.
verb To sell secondhand, or in broken parts.
verb To repeat or circulate (news or rumours) to others.