merchandising

Merchandise \Mer"chan*dise\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Merchandised; p. pr. & vb. n. Merchandising.] To trade; to carry on commerce. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]

merchandising \mer"chan*dis`ing\, n. (Commerce) The activities associated with selling products, such as identification of the market[7], advertising at the right time in the right media[7], and creating attractive packaging and displays; also, the study of the best methods to accomplish such goals. [PJC]