Retail English 1 — General Store Vocabulary AE

Essential vocabulary for anyone working in a shop, store, or retail environment — the words you need from the moment the doors open.

Vocabulary in context

Every retail environment uses the same core set of English words, from the moment a customer walks in to the moment they leave. This exercise covers the foundational terms — the ones that come up constantly, regardless of what kind of store you work in. Knowing these immediately, without having to think, is what separates a smooth customer interaction from an awkward one.

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Fill in each blank with the correct word from the list:

aisle
receipt
checkout
fitting room
discount
refund
inventory
display
barcode
loyalty card
1. The scanner isn't working — can you type in the numbers manually?

2. Excuse me, where is the for women's clothing? I need to try something on.

3. Please keep your in case you need to return the item.

4. The new of winter jackets just arrived — I need to set it up near the entrance.

5. We do a full count every Sunday before opening.

6. If you have a , you get double points on everything you buy today.

7. The pasta is in 5, between the sauces and the canned goods.

8. There's a 20% on all shoes this weekend.

9. I'd like a please. I changed my mind about this jacket.

10. Please go to 3 — the others are busy right now.

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