Unit2.2 Flashcards
the area or counter in a store where customers pay for their purchases
Checkout
a voucher or document that can be exchanged for a discount or rebate on a
product
Coupon
the buying and selling of goods and services over the internet
E-commerce
a private area in a store where customers can try on clothes before
purchasing them
Fitting room
the act of making unplanned purchases based on sudden desires or
emotions
Impulse buying
a small piece of paper or material attached to a product, providing information about
its contents or origin
Label
the amount added to the cost price of a product to cover the seller’s expenses and
profit
Mark-up
goods or products available for sale
Merchandise
a label or tag attached to a product, indicating its price
Price tag
the sale of goods to the public in relatively small quantities for personal use
Retail
a written guarantee that a product will be repaired or replaced if it is found to be
defective within a specified period of time
Warranty
the practice of comparing prices and features of similar products
before making a purchase
Comparison shopping
the legal entitlements and protections afforded to individuals who
purchase goods or services
Consumer rights
an imitation or fake product that is made to resemble and be sold as the
genuine article
Counterfeit
the date after which a product should not be used or consumed due to
potential deterioration or health risks
Expiry date
a movement aimed at ensuring that producers in developing countries receive
fair prices for their products
Fair trade
a business operated under a specific brand or trademark, often with
standardized operations and support from the franchisor
Franchise
a marketing strategy that rewards customers for their repeat purchases or
brand loyalty
Loyalty program
a website or platform where individuals or businesses can buy and
sell goods or services
Online marketplace
a retail store that sells discounted merchandise from a specific brand or
manufacturer
Outlet store
the practice of featuring a product or brand prominently in movies,
television shows, or other media for promotional purposes
Product placement
the act of shopping for pleasure or as a means of improving one’s mood
Retail therapy
a percentage of a product’s price that is added to the total cost and collected by
the government as a form of taxation
Sales tax
a period of intense or excessive shopping, often involving the purchase of
multiple items
Shopping spree
the relationship between the availability of a product or service and
the desire or demand for it
Supply and demand
of high quality, sophistication, or expense, often associated with luxury brands or
high-end products
Upscale
a store that sells food, publications, alcohol, etc., often open 24 hours
every day
Convenience store
the percentage usually on an annual basis that is paid by the borrower to the
lender for a loan of money
Interest rate
to buy something quickly that is being sold cheaply
To snap up a bargain
a forceful way of trying to persuade someone to buy or do
something
To give someone the hard sell
to reduce prices a great deal
To slash prices
well-known shops
High street names
to visit a store to look at items without the intention of buying anything
Window shopping
an idea or belief in which people buying and using a lot of goods is
encouraged
Consumerism
the number of visitors or tourists to a shop or place during a specific period
Foot traffic
brightly coloured and easily noticed
Flamboyant clothes
rearranging and sorting through your clothing, you visualize things
in a different way—making them feel “new” again
Revamp the wardrobe
embarrassed or angry about something
Get very hot under the collar
to visit something quickly, just for a short visit
Pop in
to cost a particular amount of money
Set the back
