hard eight n.— «Ad industry executives refer to these last eight weeks of the year the “Hard Eight” because toy makers and others fight so hard for the key Saturday morning time slots.» —“Cashing in on kids Retailers in...
breakage n.— «Most consumers will not miss the advantages that rebates promised. That is because only the most diligent and fastidious consumers took advantage of rebates. Retailers and manufacturers intentionally made the process of...
airsoft gun n.— «A sting operation by the Attorney General’s office found six Internet retailers and one local store owner illegally sold “look-alike” air rifles and BB guns to minors.…The guns, commonly called...
plusing n.— «Mr. Vernon refers to these and myriad other actions as “plussing the business.” No one has ever been more successful than Mr. Vernon in giving a food store the ambiance of an upscale department store.» —“Top...