Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • adjective Of, relating to, or being a retail store that sells merchandise at prices lower than usual.
  • adjective For sale at prices lower than usual.

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Examples

  • TJX Cos. has indicated its off-price Marshalls chain plans to open several stores in Canada next spring.

    Wal-Mart's New Hot Spot: Canada Stuart Weinberg 2011

  • Jones Group, which recently changed its name from Jones Apparel, also shipped more goods to so-called off-price retailers to clear some excess inventory.

    Jones Profit Slips on Higher Costs Andria Cheng 2010

  • Nordstrom increased its off-price footprint with its Rack clearance division.

    Nordstrom's Profit Rises 25% Joan E. Solsman 2011

  • TJX Cos. said in July it is taking its off-price Marshalls chain to Canada, with plans to open several stores next spring.

    Target Explores Canadian Locations Karen Talley 2010

  • Regent Street might as well be 5th Avenue, with The Gap and Abercrombie's and other chains replacing the off-price china stores I remembered.

    The Golem deliasherman 2010

  • TJX and other off-price retailers have continued to appeal to consumers keeping a close eye on spending amid concerns about a softening economy and high unemployment.

    TJX Raises Full-Year Outlook Mia Lamar 2011

  • Nordstrom broadly expanded its off-price footprint by opening Rack clearance stores, and it has continued to open new Racks at a strong pace.

    Nordstrom's Net Rises Nathalie Tadena 2011

  • Marshalls, owned by off-price retail powerhouse TJX Cos ., has more than 875 stores nationwide, including in Harlem and East Harlem.

    Retail Rumblings Near the George Washington Bridge Amy Feldman 2011

  • As of August 2010, the company had 48 off-price apparel stores, mainly in the East Coast.

    Syms Explores Possible Sale Tess Stynes 2011

  • Regent Street might as well be 5th Avenue, with The Gap and Abercrombie's and other chains replacing the off-price china stores I remembered.

    Ebert on Jermyn Street deliasherman 2010

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