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
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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
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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
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Nordstrom increased its off-price footprint with its Rack clearance division.
Nordstrom's Profit Rises 25% Joan E. Solsman 2011
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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As of August 2010, the company had 48 off-price apparel stores, mainly in the East Coast.
Syms Explores Possible Sale Tess Stynes 2011
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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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