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Glossary of Retailing Terminology - Index of L Terms

Learn more about the retail business by browsing this dictionary of retailing terminology. The following retail-related words on this page feature definitions of terms beginning with the letter L. For detailed descriptions, view the individual glossary entry page for each term.

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Layaway
Layaway is the act of taking a deposit to store merchandise for a customer to purchase at a later date.
Loss Leader
Merchandise sold below cost by a retailer in an effort to attract new customers or stimulate other profitable sales.
Loss Prevention
Loss prevention is the act of reducing the amount of theft and shrinkage within a business.
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