Shopping & Consumerism

the total amount of goods that a shop or business has in stock

The store checked its inventory before the holiday sale.

an item bought at a lower price than it is usually sold for, or a good deal

She found a real bargain at the weekend market.

the act of buying something suddenly, without planning it in advance

Impulse buying often leads to unnecessary spending.

goods that are bought and sold in shops

The store displayed its merchandise attractively in the window.

an amount of money that is given back to you, especially because you are not satisfied with a product

The shop gave her a full refund for the faulty item.

a person or business that sells goods to the public in shops

The retailer offered a discount to loyal customers.

an act of buying or selling something

The transaction was completed within minutes.

a piece of paper that can be used instead of money to pay for something, or to get a discount

He used a voucher to get money off his purchase.

a written promise from a company to repair or replace a product if it breaks within a certain time

The laptop comes with a two-year warranty.

a reduction in the usual price of something

Customers received a twenty percent discount during the sale.

the place in a shop where you pay for the things you are buying

There was a long queue at the checkout.

relating to the selling of goods in large quantities at low prices, usually to shops

The company buys clothes at wholesale prices.

to buy something

Many shoppers purchase items online nowadays.

a person who is buying things, especially in a shop

A savvy shopper always compares prices before buying.

the crime of stealing goods from a shop while pretending to be a customer

Shoplifting causes retailers to lose a lot of money each year.

made to look exactly like something else in order to deceive people

The market was selling counterfeit designer handbags.

looking at things in shop windows or browsing shops without intending to buy anything

They spent the afternoon window shopping along the high street.

a card given by a shop to regular customers that lets them collect points or get discounts

She swiped her loyalty card to earn points on her purchase.

one of several fixed payments made over a period of time to pay for something

She paid for the sofa in monthly instalments.

the buying and selling of goods and services over the internet

E-commerce has changed the way people shop.

an arrangement to pay money regularly to receive a product or service

He cancelled his subscription to the streaming service.

to argue about the price of something in order to make it lower

Customers often haggle over prices in local markets.

careful to spend only as much money as necessary

Her frugal habits helped her save a lot each month.

believing that money and possessions are the most important things in life

Critics argue that advertising makes society more materialistic.

a trick or unusual feature used to attract attention or persuade people to buy something

The 'buy one get one free' offer is a common marketing gimmick.

the amount added to the cost price of goods to cover expenses and profit

The shop applies a large markup on imported goods.

a person whose job is to receive and pay out money in a shop

The cashier scanned each item at the till.

having a fault; not working correctly

She returned the defective blender to the store.