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  1. v. present participle of showroom.
  2. n. gerund of showroom; inspecting merchandise in a physical store, then purchasing the identical product from an online merchant; using a physical store as a showroom for an online merchant.

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  • “The practice of so-called "showrooming," when shoppers hit the brick-and-mortar venues to determine whether they like an item, but then buy it for cheaper on Amazon.com, is here to stay, these experts note.”

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  • “In one of the starkest signs yet that chain stores fear a new twist in shopping, Target is asking suppliers for help in thwarting "showrooming"—that is, when shoppers come into a store to see a product in person, only to buy it from a rival online, frequently at a lower price.”

    The Wall Street Journal: Showdown Over 'Showrooming'

  • “Some analysts said Target's new tactics are unlikely to reverse the showrooming trend, because they fail to address the root problems traditional retailers face.”

    The Wall Street Journal: Showdown Over 'Showrooming'

  • “The trend toward more exclusives has been growing anyway, and showrooming is just another accelerant," wrote Sean McGowan, a senior analyst at Needham & Company, in an e-mail message.”

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  • “Now a survey has confirmed that the practice, known among booksellers as showrooming, is not a figment of their imaginations.”

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  • showrooming effect is often blamed for diminishing retail returns.”

    Forbes.com: News

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