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Business EnglishJęzyk Angielski Biznesowy
Magazine
DODATEK DO DWUMIESIĘCZNIKA BUSINESS ENGLISH MAGAZINE
Retail English
Poradnik biznesowo-językowy jest bezpłatnym dodatkiem do Business English Magazine nr 48/2015.
Opracowanie: Janet Sandford, przy współpracy: Graham Crawford, Prochor AniszczukZdjęcie na okładce: SHEFTSOFF
Colorful Media ul. Lednicka 23, 60-413 Poznańtel. 61 833 63 28, [email protected]
Business EnglishJęzyk Angielski Biznesowy
Magazine
Business English MagazineLanguage Guide
Dear Readers,We all go shopping and, from time to time, may even relax with a bit of retail therapy, but do you know your way around store vocabulary? The shelves of this huge industry are packed full of useful business sector terms and BEM’s happy greeter is here to direct you to all of your favourite retail language items. Have a good day!
Poradnik biznesowo-językowy jest bezpłatnym dodatkiem do Business English Magazine nr 48/2015.
Opracowanie: Janet Sandford, przy współpracy: Graham Crawford, Prochor AniszczukZdjęcie na okładce: SHEFTSOFF
Colorful Media ul. Lednicka 23, 60-413 Poznańtel. 61 833 63 28, [email protected]
action alley/aisle
ˈækʃn ˈæli aɪl alejka sklepowa z promowanymi produktami
the sales area of a store that people come to immediately after entering the store
add-on sales æd ɒn seɪlz sprzedaże wiązane sales generated on additional goods at the time of purchase, such as being invited to buy polish with shoes
aisle aɪl alejka sklepowa the passageway between shelves and display cabinets in a store
aisle signage aɪl ˈsaɪnɪdʒ opis produktów sprzedawanych w danej alejce sklepowej
the signs at the ends and above aisles identifying the location of products
all-commodity value (ACV)
ɔːl kəˈmɒdɪti ˈvæljuː eɪ siː viː
wartość całkowita sprzedaży danego produktu (marki lub kategorii produktów) na danym obszarze w porównaniu do całkowitej wartości sprzedaży na większym obszarze
a measurement of all sales of a particular brand, category or product in a certain area (down to a single store) over a year presented as a percentage of all retail sales of that product (brand or category) for a larger area over a year
anchor store ˈæŋkə(r) stɔː(r)
największy sklep w danym centrum handlowym, wokół którego powstają pomniejsze sklepy
a major, well-known store in a shopping centre which is used to attract other retailers and ultimately, customers
atmosphere/ atmospherics
ˈætməsfɪə(r) ˌætməsˈferɪks
atmosfera sklepu environmental characteristics used to create an inviting atmosphere and attract customers into a store - e.g. music, smell
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automatic markdown system
ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk ˈmɑːkˌdaʊn ˈsɪstəm
system automatycznych obniżek sklepowych w ciągu dnia (stosowany wobec żywności lub produktów o zbliżającym się terminie ważności)
a planned system of reducing the price of items that are close to their sell-by date, based on the time they remain in the store
back order ˈbæk ˈɔːdə(r) zaległe zamówienie, produkt zamówiony na później
an item that is not currently carried by the store but was reordered and will soon be available again
back to school (BTS)
ˈbæk tə skuːl biː tiː es
pierwszy dzień szkoły (okres sprzedaży przed rozpoczęciem roku szkolnego)
a seasonal categorisation in August and September when children’s and school related products are sold
bait advertising
beɪt ˈædvətaɪzɪŋ
reklama-przynęta the illegal practice of advertising a product extremely cheaply with the intention of persuading the customer to buy a more expensive one
balanced tenancy
ˈbælənst ˈtenənsi
stan dobrego dopasowania do siebie sklepów w centrum handlowym
the state in which a shopping centre has a balanced range of retailers and products
banner ˈbænə(r) szyld sklepowy, wywieszka
the name under which a store operates and which is featured on the outside, above the shop
barcode ˈbɑːkəʊd kod kreskowy the set of lines printed on a product used to identify and price it
barcode reader/scanner
ˈbɑːkəʊd ˈriːdə(r) ˈskænə(r)
skaner kodu kreskowego
a device which can be handheld or wall-mounted for reading bar codes
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bargain basement
ˈbɑːɡɪn ˈbeɪsmənt
dział towarów przecenionych w sklepie (dawniej znajdujący się w piwnicy)
the basement of a store where goods, usually of a low quality, are sold cheaply
base stock method
beɪs stɒk ˈmeθəd
metoda podstawowa zaopatrzenia sklepowego
an approach to stock holding, involving keeping more stock than anticipated sales
basic stock list
ˈbeɪsɪk stɒk lɪst
lista podstawowych artykułów sprzedawanych w sklepie
the list of all items, sizes and varieties usually sold at the store
bifurcated retailing
ˈbaɪfəkeɪtɪd ˈriːteɪlɪŋ
rozdwojona sprzedaż detaliczna (w której istnieją tylko najbardziej popularne sklepy oraz sklepy niszowe, nie ma zaś sklepów średniej skali)
the reduction in middle-scale retailing as customers and suppliers move either towards mass merchandising or niche markets
big-box store bɪɡ bɒks stɔː(r)
hipermarket a large retail store that occupies a very large space and sells a very large amount of goods to customers
Black Friday blæk ˈfraɪdeɪ Czarny Piątek the Friday after Thanksgiving Day in the USA, characterised by sales and very high turnover
blitz blɪts agresywna kampania reklamowa
an aggressive marketing campaign and intense promotion of a product within a geographical area
box store bɒks stɔː(r) dyskont spożywczy usually a food-based outlet that only stocks a few basic items, often presented in boxes
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breakpack ˈbreɪkpæk opakowanie zbiorcze (szczególnie używane w magazynie)
a carton with two or more inner units, delivered to a warehouse
brick-and-mortar store
brɪk ənd ˈmɔːtə(r) stɔː(r)
sklep z fizyczną lokalizacją
an outlet in a real building, as opposed to an online store
bricks and clicks
brɪks ənd klɪks firma, która ma zarówno sklep internetowy, jak i siedzibę fizyczną
a company that has both offline (physical, a building) and online (virtual, a website) presence
bridge words brɪdʒ wɜːdz słowa używane w reklamie produktu, które jednocześnie opisują cechę produktu i go wartościują
words that describe a product both in terms of function and emotion - e.g. luxury, organic, intelligent
carrier bag ˈkærɪə(r) bæɡ reklamówka a bag, often plastic, for putting bought shopping in
cart rail kɑːt reɪl ekspozycja produktu lub promocji na wejściu do sklepu
an area at the entrance of a store featuring the newest stock or that of a promotion
cash and carry
kæʃ ənd ˈkæri sklep typu "cash and carry", sklep typu Makro
a wholesale outlet for individuals and small businesses to buy goods in bulk for cash or by card
cash wrap kæʃ ræp punkt sprzedaży the area where customers check out, including the till and shelves with impulse buy products
cashier kæˈʃɪə(r) kasjer the person who scans bought items and takes payment
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catchment area
ˈkætʃmənt ˈeəriə
obszar napływu klienta
the geographic area from which the customers of a particular store are drawn
category killer ˈkætɪɡəri ˈkɪlə(r)
sklep, który kompletnie zdominował dany rynek i z którym nie da się konkurować
a large retail store that dominates its product market in price and range and makes it impossible for others to compete
chain store tʃeɪn stɔː(r) sklep sieciowy one of many stores of the same name/under the same brand in different locations
changing rooms
ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ ruːmz
przebieralnie the cubicles where clothes can be tried on
checkout ˈtʃekaʊt kasa (miejsce w sklepie)
the place in a supermarket where goods are paid for
chest freezer tʃest ˈfriːzə(r) zamrażarka/chłodziarka sklepowa
large container for frozen goods that stands on the floor and is accessed from a lid or sliding door at the top
chilled distribution centre (CDC)
tʃɪld ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃn ˈsentə(r) siː diː siː
centrum mrożonek, centrum dystrybucji produktów mrożonych
a centre for storing chilled and frozen foods
clearance merchandise
ˈklɪərəns ˈmɜːtʃəndaɪz
produkty z wyprzedaży posezonowej
existing end-of-season stock that is sold off cheaply
click and collect
klɪk ənd kəˈlekt
usługa zakupów online z możliwością odbioru produktu w sklepie lub placówce lokalnej
a service where customers buy online and then collect their goods from a local store
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coat hanger ˈkəʊt ˈhæŋə(r) wieszak the plastic or metal frame upon which clothes are hung
comp sales kɒmp seɪlz sprzedaże względne (w porównaniu do innego sklepu w tym samym okresie czasu)
the comparable sales of different stores during the same trading period
computerised inventory system
kəmˈpjuːtəraɪzd ˈɪnvəntri ˈsɪstəm
skomputeryzowany system inwentaryzacji
a computerised system for monitoring stock levels, sales and doing automatic reordering
consumables kənˈsjuːməblz materiały eksploatacyjne
items used in a store but not sold to customers, e.g. till rolls
coupon ˈkuːpɒn kupon (zniżkowy) a voucher given to customers that offers a discount on future purchases
cross-merchandising
ˈkrɒs ˈmɜːtʃəndaɪzɪŋ
sprzedaż wiązana the process of increasing add-on sales by placing certain products next to each other - e.g. beer next to barbeque
c-store (convenience store)
siː stɔː(r) kənˈviːnɪəns stɔː(r)
sklep osiedlowy a small retail outlet situated in a community that stocks a limited range of essential items
customer relationship management (CRM)
ˈkʌstəmə(r) rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp ˈmænɪdʒmənt siː ɑː em
(system) zarządzania relacjami z klientami
the process and strategy of creating profitability through building strong customer relations
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customer service desk
ˈkʌstəmə(r) ˈsɜːvɪs desk
biuro obsługi klienta, stanowisko obsługi klienta
an area with a counter in a store where customer enquiries are dealt with
Cyber Monday ˈsaɪbə(r) ˈmʌndeɪ
Cyber Poniedziałek (pierwszy poniedziałek po Święcie Dziękczynienia, gdy w USA tradycyjnie dokonywane są najczęściej zakupy online)
the Monday immediately after Thanksgiving on which there is very high online retail sales
dead stock ded stɒk niechodliwy towar, towar do spisania
stock that has not and will not be sold, and needs to be written off as a loss
delisting diˈlɪstɪŋ wycofanie produktu, (skreślenie z listy sprzedawanych produktów)
the removal of a product from a retailer’s list of items for sale
delivery smoothing
dɪˈlɪvəri ˈsmuːðɪŋ
usprawnienie łańcucha dostaw
the spreading out of deliveries to avoid a lot of stock arriving at one time
department store
dɪˈpɑːtmənt stɔː(r)
dom towarowy a large retail outlet offering a wide range of goods divided into departments within the store
discontinued line
ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjuːd laɪn
produkt (partia produktów) wycofany z produkcji/sprzedaży
a product or range of products no longer sold or manufactured
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discounter ˈdɪskaʊntə(r) dyskont a small retail outlet specialising in discount-priced products, that are often end-of-season or discontinued lines
distressed goods
dɪˈstrest ɡʊdz produkty uszkodzone
items that have been damaged or broken
divider dɪˈvaɪdə(r) przegródka a partition to separate goods on shelves
drop shipping drɒp ˈʃɪpɪŋ dostawa bezpośrednia
the process by which a retailer sells an item and the supplier posts it directly to the client
dump table dʌmp ˈteɪbl lada lub kontener z towarami przecenionymi (nieposegregowane, w którym ludzie mogą sobie odszukać okazję sami)
a table or bin used to put products on or in, in an unordered way for people to search through
EAS (electronic article surveillance) label
iː eɪ es ˌɪlekˈtrɒnɪk ˈɑːtɪkl sɜːˈveɪləns ˈleɪbl
metka przeciwkradzieżowa
a tag attached to an item that will trigger an alarm when the article is taken out of the store without paying
end cap end kæp końcówka/czoło gondoli (w supermarkecie)
the area at the end of each aisle, which is considered to be a very good selling position
e-retailer iː ˈriːteɪlə(r) sprzedawca internetowy
a retailer that operates solely online
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estimated time of arrival (ETA)
ˈestɪmeɪtɪd ˈtaɪm əv əˈraɪvl i: tiːˈeɪ
oczekiwany czas przybycia
time at which goods are expected to arrive
e-tailing iː ˈteɪlɪŋ handel detaliczny online
online retailing
everyday low price (EDLP)
ˈevrɪdeɪ ləʊ praɪs iː diː el ˈpiː
stałe zniżki (strategia stale niskich cen bez okresów promocyjnych)
a retail strategy based on consistently low prices
exclusive brands
ɪkˈskluːsɪv brændz
marki własne/wyłączne (rozprowadzane wyłącznie przez jednego sprzedawcę detalicznego)
brands that are distributed through one retailer only
facing ˈfeɪsɪŋ lico produktu, miejsce ekspozycyjne produktu
a group of identical products facing the customer
Fair Trade feə(r) treɪd uczciwy handel (organizacja, system zakupowy i znakowania)
an organisation, buying strategy and labelling system to inform customers, based on environmental and social responsibility
fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)
fɑːst ˈmuːvɪŋ kənˈsjuːmə(r) ɡʊdz ˌef em siː ˈdʒiː
produkty szybkozbywalne, produkty szybkorotujące
any products that are sold quickly and at a fairly low cost and then easily replaced, e.g. food, drinks, toiletries, toys etc.
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first in, first out (FIFO)
ˈfɜːst ɪn, ˈfɜːst ˈaʊt ˈfʌɪfəʊ
FIFO (metoda ceny najwcześniejszej, w księgowaniu wyceny produktów i ich rozchodu zaczynająca się od jednostki towaru, którą przyjęto do magazynu najwcześniej)
stock rotation based on selling the oldest stock first
fixture ˈfɪkstʃə(r) regał na produkty, ekspozycja sklepowa
a display unit to hold goods
flash sale flæʃ seɪl błyskawiczna wyprzedaż
a sale that lasts only for a very limited time - anywhere from a few hours to two or three days
forklift truck ˈfɔːˌklɪft trʌk wózek widłowy a small vehicle with two forks at the front for lifting and moving goods in a storeroom or warehouse
fungibility fʌn(d)ʒɪˈbɪlɪti zamienność (produktów lub dóbr)
the equivalence of one unit of a product to any other, so that the customer can pick or exchange them at will
gondola ˈɡɒndələ gondola sklepowa, regał
the main selling fixture in a store, comprising base, free-standing wall, shelves and dividers
goods inward checker
ɡʊdz ˈɪnwəd ˈtʃekə(r)
inspektor towaru przychodzącego
person who checks the accuracy and condition of deliveries to a store
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green retailing
ˈɡriːn ˈriːteɪlɪŋ handel detaliczny przyjazny środowisku, zielony handel detaliczny
retailing that includes things such as environmentally friendly packaging and low energy use
greeter ˈɡriːtə(r) osoba witająca gości/klientów (wchodzących do sklepu)
a person employed by a shop to greet customers as they enter
hardlines ˈhɑːdlaɪnz produkty nietekstylne, towary niebędące tekstyliami (używane w domu lub gospodarstwie domowym, zabawki i sprzęt AGD)
durable goods such as home furnishings, electronic equipment, toys, sports equipment and appliances
health, beauty & accessories, health and beauty care (HBA/HBC)
helθ, ˈbjuːti ənd əkˈsesəriz, helθ ənd ˈbjuːti keə(r) eɪtʃ biː eɪ eɪtʃ biː siː
produkty higieny osobistej i urody, artykuły drogeryjne
goods such as cosmetics, skin care and shaving items and personal hygiene products in general
high-speed retail
ˈhaɪ spiːd ˈriːteɪl
szybki handel detaliczny
retail trade based on very quick service, such as drive-throughs, pop-up stores and food trucks
hypermarket ˈhaɪpəmɑːkɪt hipermarket a very large supermarket, typically situated on the edge of a town or city
in-store TV ɪn stɔː(r) ˌtiːˈviː reklamy i ogłoszenia wyświetlane na monitorach wewnątrz sklepu
also called "narrowcast broadcasting", the term describes all electronic-display advertising shown in an outlet or supermarket
JIT (just-in-time)
ˌdʒeɪ aɪ ˈtiː dʒəst ɪn ˈtaɪm ˈɪnvəntri
magazynowanie/zamawianie produktu dokładnie na czas
a stock control strategy aimed at reducing costs by limiting orders and deliveries to just the amount needed at a particular time
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KD (knock-down) display
keɪ diː ˈnɒkˈdaʊn dɪˈspleɪ
regał składany (np. metalowy)
a type of lightweight display case that can be assembled or disassembled easily from smaller components (often metal or plastic bars)
keystone pricing
ˈkiːstəʊn ˈpraɪsɪŋ
narzut 100% ceny detalicznej (w stosunku do ceny hurtowej)
a simple and popular pricing structure using a retail price that is double the wholesale price
kiosk ˈkiːɒsk budka, kiosk a small, stand-alone sales cabin
label ˈleɪbl etykieta, metka a paper or card attachment to items, giving product details and price
layaway(s) ˈleɪəweɪz płatności na poczet przyszłego zakupu, zaliczka rezerwacji towaru
the process of taking a deposit from a customer and keeping an item for a customer to buy and collect at a later date (US)
lead time liːd ˈtaɪm czas realizacji zamówień
time between placing an order with a supplier and receiving goods at a store
like-for-like (L4L, LFL) growth
ˈlaɪk fɔː ˈlaɪk el fɔː(r) el el ef el ɡrəʊθ
wzrost sprzedaży porównywalnej, wzrost rentowności sprzedaży
an actual growth of retailers trade performance, based on a comparison of sales of a certain product, range or outlet only taking into account the exact same activities, products, stores etc.
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loading bay ˈləʊdɪŋ beɪ strefa załadunku a recess with a platform at the back of a building where goods are loaded or unloaded
loss leader lɒs ˈliːdə(r) towar sprzedawany ze stratą/po kosztach (w celach promocyjnych)
an item sold below cost price in order to stimulate sales in other profitable items
loyalty card ˈlɔɪəlti kɑːd karta lojalnościowa a plastic store card with which customers collect discount points on purchases
mannequin ˈmænɪkɪn manekin a dummy used in a shop to display clothes
margin ˈmɑːdʒɪn marża the gross profit made on the sale of an item
markdown ˈmɑːkˌdaʊn przecena, obniżka (cen)
the process of lowering a price of a product that has reduced in value and needs to be sold quickly
marketing calendar
ˈmɑːkɪtɪŋ ˈkælɪndə(r)
kalendarz marketingowy
calendar used by retailers to note key marketing and promotional events throughout the year
markup ˈmɑːkʌp marża, narzut cenowy
the amount that is charged above the cost price of an item; the difference between the cost price and the sale price
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mass customisation
mæs ˌkʌstəmʌɪ̍zeɪʃ(ə)n
masowa produkcja indywidualna (umożliwiająca dostosowanie produktu do potrzeb konkretnego klienta lecz bez szkody dla systemu produkcji masowej)
the concept and process of producing high volume, low cost products that can be customised for a particular customer’s needs and tastes
M-commerce/mobile shopping
em ˈkɒmɜːs ˈməʊbaɪl ˈʃɒpɪŋ
handel mobilny commerce that is conducted via mobile technology
merchandise mix
ˈmɜːtʃəndaɪz mɪks
asortyment produktu
the total range of products and varieties stocked by a store
minimum advertised price (MAP)
ˈmɪnɪməm ˈædvətaɪzd praɪs em eɪ ˈpiː
minimalna cena reklamowa
the lowest price, stipulated by the supplier, at which a product can be sold by the retailer
mobile payment
ˈməʊbaɪl ˈpeɪmənt
płatność drogą mobilną
payment made via a mobile device
mystery shopper
ˈmɪstəri ˈʃɒpə(r)
"tajemniczy klient" (osoba podszywająca się pod klienta, która bada dla zwierzchnictwa sieci lub sklepu jakość obsługi w danej placówce)
a person employed by a company to shop anonymously and afterwards report on the service and product quality
net inventory net ˈɪnvəntri zapasy netto (produkty, które są faktyczną własnością sprzedawcy detalicznego)
retailer's own stock (as opposed to products ordered outside or already sold)
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non-edible grocery
nɒn ˈedɪbl ˈɡrəʊsəri
niespożywcze produkty szybkozbywalne (produkty przemysłowe, kosmetyki i tytoń)
grocery items that cannot be eaten by humans such as pet food, beauty products and cigarettes
odd-even pricing
ɒd ˈiːvn ˈpraɪsɪŋ
metoda ustalania ceny w taki sposób, aby kończyła się na nieparzystą cyfrę, a była tuż poniżej zaokrąglonej ceny produktu (np. 49,99 zamiast 50)
a psychological pricing strategy, utilising the perceived significant difference between, for example, 20 and 19.99
omnichannel/multichannel retailing
ˈɑːmnitʃænl ˈmʌltitʃænl ˈriːteɪlɪŋ
użycie wszystkich dostępnych kanałów sprzedaży i kontaktu z klientem w sprzedaży detalicznej
retailing that uses all available channels, such as bricks and mortar, online, mobile and customer feedback
out of stock aʊt əv stɒk wyprzedany (o niedostępnym produkcie)
the state of a product being temporarily unavailable due to having no stock of it in the shop
overstock ˌəʊvəˈstɒk zapasy zalegające an excessive supply of a product; stock that is stored while the display of a product on the shelves is full to capacity
over-the-counter (OTC)
ˈəʊvəðək̍aʊntə(r) ˌəʊ tiː ̍siː
w wolnym obrocie, sprzedawany bez recepty
in a pharmacy, drugs that do not require a prescription
own-label brands
əʊn ˈleɪbl brændz
produkty marki własnej sprzedawcy
products sold in a store labelled in the name of the retailer
pallet ˈpælɪt paleta a square wooden frame used for stacking and moving goods
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parapharmacy ˌpærəˈfɑːməsi dział parafarmaceutyków, dział drogeryjny
an outlet or part of a store that sells over-the-counter drugs cheaper than a regular pharmacy
planogram ˈplanəˌɡram planogram (rozplanowanie ekspozycji produktów na półkach do klienta)
a visual depiction of the product layout in a retail outlet, including product locations
point of sale (POS)
pɔɪnt əv seɪl ˈpɑːs
punkt obsługi/sprzedaży
the place in a store where people pay for goods
POP (point-of-purchase) display
pɒp pɔɪnt əv ˈpɜːtʃəs dɪˈspleɪ
ekspozycja w miejscu zakupu
the display of items for sale close to where people pay for goods
pop-up store popup stɔː(r) sklep tymczasowy, sklep typu "pop-up"
a retail outlet that appears suddenly and occupies a space for a short amount of time, either to build brand awareness or exploit a seasonal market
preferred product
prɪˈfɜːd ˈprɒdʌkt
produkt marki preferowanej
products that are located at a height between hip and eye level
premium pricing
ˈpriːmɪəm ˈpraɪsɪŋ
ustalanie cen na produkty prestiżowe
a high pricing strategy based on the status of a product, also called "prestige pricing"
price sensitivity
praɪs ˌsensəˈtɪvɪti
wrażliwość (sprzedaży) na zmiany cen
the level to which sales are influenced by changes in price
product life cycle
ˈprɒdʌkt laɪf ˈsaɪkl
cykl życia produktu the stages that a product goes through from introduction, growth and decline
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proof of delivery (POD)
pruːf əv dɪˈlɪvəri ˌpiː əʊ ˈdiː
dowód dostawy a document confirming delivery has been received
purchase order
ˈpɜːtʃəs ˈɔːdə(r)
zlecenie zakupu a sales contract between a buyer and seller specifying the goods that will be bought
quantity discount
ˈkwɒntɪti ˈdɪskaʊnt
zniżka hurtowa a discount based on buying a larger quantity of an item
rack jobber ræk ˈdʒɒbə(r) hurt regałowy (w sklepie detalicznym)
a wholesaler granted sales space to come into a retail outlet to install and replace their own stock
radio frequency identification (RFID) chip
ˈreɪdɪəʊ ˈfriːkwənsi aɪˌdentɪfɪˈkeɪʃn ˌɑː(r) ef aɪ ˈdiː tʃɪp
etykieta RFID (radioidentyfikacyjna)
a chip embedded in items that responds to radio signals sent by a reader, used to prevent theft or identify products at retail outlets
regional distribution centre
ˈriːdʒənl ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃn ˈsentə(r)
centrum dystrybucji regionalnej
a distribution centre set up to supply a number of stores within an area
relationship marketing
rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp ˈmɑːkɪtɪŋ
marketing interakcyjny, marketing partnerski
a marketing strategy based on building strong, lasting relationships with customers
residual stock rɪˈzɪdjʊəl stɒk zapasy zalegające, towar niesprzedany
stock remaining after a promotion or event has ended
retail therapy ˈriːteɪl ˈθerəpi zakupy na odstresowanie się/poprawę nastroju
the act of shopping at a time of stress or depression to cheer oneself up
retail-ready packaging (RRP)
ˈriːteɪl ˈredi ˈpækɪdʒɪŋ ɑː ɑː ˈpiː
opakowanie gotowe do wstawienia na półkę (sklepową) (o typie opakowania produktu detalicznego)
the packaging of goods in such a way that they can be placed directly on the shelves on arrival at a store; also known as "shelf-ready packaging" (SRP)
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retailtainment ˌriːteɪlˈteɪnmənt retailtainment (organizacja wydarzeń kulturalnych i rozrywkowych w/obok sklepu w celu przyciągnięcia klienta)
a store based entertainment to attract customers and stimulate sales
risers ˈraɪzəz półki górne gondoli/regału sklepowego
the shelves above the area accessible to customers on a gondola
rollback ˈrolˌbæk przywrócenie ceny (do poziomu przed obniżką lub promocyjnego)
a price reduction to a previously lower level
rounder/round rack
ˈraʊnd ræk wieszak sklepowy (okrągły/obrotowy)
a round fixture for hanging clothes on, often with a rotating outer rim
sale seɪl wyprzedaż a short but major promotion in which goods are heavily discounted
sale or return seɪl ɔː(r) rɪˈtɜːn sprzedaż na próbę an arrangement in which a supplier provides a retailer with goods for sale and those that are not sold are returned; also called "sale on approval"
sales floor seɪlz flɔː(r) sala sprzedaży (w sklepie)
the area of a store in which goods are displayed
S-commerce es ˈkɒmɜːs handel za pośrednictwem sieci społecznościowych
commerce generated primarily through the use of social media channels
self-service self ˈsɜːvɪs samoobsługa the process of allowing customers to select and pay for goods themselves
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shelf stacker ʃelf ˈstækə(r) osoba układająca/wykładająca towar na półki; układacz towaru
a person employed to restock shelves
shopability ʃɒpəˈbɪləti łatwość w dokonaniu zakupu, termin określający jak łatwo lub trudno jest zakupić dany produkt
how easy or difficult it is to choose and buy an item quickly
shoplifting ˈʃɒplɪftɪŋ kradzież sklepowa the deliberate act of stealing goods from a shop
shopping basket
ˈʃɒpɪŋ ˈbɑːskɪt koszyk na zakupy the metal and plastic basket in which shoppers place their shopping; the virtual storing of products that have been selected for later purchase by an online store user
shopping trolley
ˈʃɒpɪŋ ˈtrɒli wózek na zakupy the wheeled cart in which shoppers put their shopping
showrooming ˈʃəʊruːmɪŋ showrooming (przeglądanie produktów fizycznie w sklepie w celu rozeznania się przed dokonaniem faktycznego zakupu w (innym) sklepie online)
the practice of going to a physical store to check out the products before going online (possibly at a different store altogether) to buy it cheaper
shrinkage ʃrɪnkɪdʒ niedobory inwentaryzacji/zapasów (do rozliczenia inwentaryzacji)
reduction in stock due to shoplifting, employee theft, supplier fraud or clerical errors
SKU velocity skjuː ˈes keɪ juː vəˈlɒsɪti
prędkość schodzenia towaru, prędkość obrotu towarem
the time it takes for a specific product (designated by its SKU) to be sold from the moment its ordered or its raw materials are received to the moment it leaves the inventory; also called "inventory velocity"
softlines ̩sɒftˈlaɪnz tekstylia clothing, linen and textile based products
staple goods ˈsteɪpl ɡʊdz podstawowe produkty, produkty pierwszej potrzeby
goods purchased regularly and out of necessity, such as bread, eggs, milk, toilet roll, washing up liquid
stock stɒk zapasy, towar all the stock a store has for sale
stock keeping unit (SKU)
stɒk ˈkiːpɪŋ ˈjuːnɪt skjuː ˈes keɪ juː
jednostka asortymentowa/magazynowa (SKU)
a unique number given to an item in order to identify it
stock turnover
stɒk ˈtɜːnəʊvə(r)
obrót produktów, obrót towarowy
how many times within a given period that a store sells and replaces all of its stock
stocktaking ˈstɒkteɪkɪŋ inwentaryzacja the process of counting all the stock that a store or shop has (UK)
store detective
stɔː dɪˈtektɪv detektyw sklepowy someone, often not wearing a uniform, employed by a store to identify and catch shoplifters
sundries ˈsʌndrɪz drobiazgi, przedmioty różne (ogólnie o słodyczach, papierosach, artykułach gospodarstwa domowego itp.)
Items such as sweets, cigarettes, alcohol, household supplies
supplier contributions
səˈplaɪə(r) ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃnz
wkład/wsparcie dostawców (np. w marketing produktu)
The practice by some unscrupulous retailers of making suppliers pay to have their goods stocked
Tannoy ˈtænoɪ system nagłaśniający w sklepie
a store public address system
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third-party seller/supplier (TPS)
ˈθɜːd ˈpɑːti ˈselə(r) səˈplaɪə(r) tiː ˈpiː ˈes
dostawca niezależny, dostawca będący osobą trzecią
a person or organisation employed by a supplier to represent and sell their goods to a retailer
till tɪl kasa sklepowa the device that records and calculates transaction, stores cash and issues receipts (UK)
trade credit treɪd ˈkredɪt kredyt handlowy credit given to a buyer by a supplier to buy goods
trade discount treɪd ˈdɪskaʊnt rabat hurtowy a discount given because someone is in the trade and not the end customer
trade payables
treɪd ˈpeɪəbəlz zobowiązania z tytułu dostaw i usług
money owed to suppliers for delivered goods
treasure hunt ˈtreʒə(r) hʌnt poszukiwanie skarbów (taktyka zachęcająca klientów do przeszukiwania towarów w poszukiwaniu ukrytych niespodzianek)
the technique of hiding often high-value goods among lesser-valued items to encourage buyer curiosity
tribetailing ˌtraɪbˈteɪlɪŋ celowanie w konkretnego odbiorcę/klienta (dostosowywanie oferty a nawet całego sklepu do potrzeb bardzo konkretnej grupy ludzi)
gearing every aspect of the shop’s products and presentation towards a particular ‘tribe’ or niche group
triple net lease
ˈtrɪpl net liːs umowa najmu typu "triple-net"
a commercial rental arrangement where the tenant agrees to pay taxes, building's insurance and maintenance costs
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unified brand experience
ˈjuːnɪfaɪd brænd ɪkˈspɪərɪəns
dbanie o spójny wizerunek marki produktu
the process of ensuring the same customer experience and satisfaction across all sales channels
universal product code (UPC)
ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsl ˈprɒdʌkt kəʊd ˌjuː piː ˈsiː
kod kreskowy (w standardzie UPC)
the unique bar code and set of numbers for each product (US)
vendor ˈvendə(r) dostawca, handlarz a person or company supplying goods to a retailer
vendor financing
ˈvendə(r) ˈfaɪnænsɪŋ
finansowanie dostawców
the act of a retailer lending money to a supplier to assist them in providing goods
vendor managed inventory (VMI)
ˈvendə(r) ˈmænɪdʒd ˈɪnvəntri ˌviː em ˈaɪ
zarządzanie zapasami klienta przez dostawcę
the process of having the supplier of a product monitor and maintain stock levels within the store
visual merchandising
ˈvɪʒuəl ˈmɜːtʃəndaɪzɪŋ
merchandising wizualny (wizualna organizacja produktu na półce w celu zwiększenia jego ekspozycji)
the act of presenting products in an attractive way to increase sales
webrooming ˈwebruːmɪŋ webrooming (przeprowadzanie badania rynku/produktu online zanim się dokona zakupu w sklepie fizycznym)
a type of product research where customers investigate and choose products online before going to a physical store to buy them; the opposite of "showrooming"
wholesaler ˈhəʊlseɪlə(r) hurtownik, hurtownia
a large scale supplier to a retailer
window dressing
ˈwɪndəʊ ˈdresɪŋ
dekorowanie wystaw sklepowych
the process of making an attractive display of goods in a shop window
word-of-mouth marketing
ˈwɜːd əv maʊθ ˈmɑːkɪtɪŋ
marketing szeptany marketing based on communication and recommendations between customers
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