Sentence examples for merchandise rather than from inspiring English sources

Several media companies are also opening stores, but are selling merchandise rather than promoting other retailers.

I searched for gifts according to recipient age and by type of merchandise, rather than wandering around the store.

Government outlays dropped, particularly as census takers left the payroll, and retailers sold stockpiled merchandise rather than newly ordered goods.

Mr. Sena, the analyst, said the earnings indicated that Groupon was moving toward a greater dependence on selling discounted merchandise rather than the more profitable coupons.

Consumers, they say, want retailers to provide the hottest, newest merchandise rather than paeans to bygone days of cracker barrels, Wells Fargo wagons and Sears Silvertone radios.

Mr. Winship, of SmarterTravel.com, said he is skeptical about redeeming miles or points for merchandise rather than for airline tickets or hotel rooms.

The question then comes down to whether we believe Kurtz and Ford that Lucas' motivations were based in merchandising rather than just a personal preference.

Tottenham called their relationship with the company a "licensed merchandise deal" rather than an official club partner and have withdrawn its products from club channels until a police investigation is concluded.

Many aspects of the scripting were criticized, especially that of the character Jar Jar Binks, who was regarded by many members of the older fan community as toyetica merchandising opportunity rather than a serious character.

It focuses on merchandise that complements rather than duplicates what is offered in Wal-Mart's stores.

Hasbro had to back down on Rey, which is as it should be: audience demand influencing what merchandise is produced, rather than marketing execs for toy companies being able to intervene and rewrite the plots of films.