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A Shopper's Glossary: Markdown, Clearance, Rollback, and Other Price Terms Defined
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A Shopper's Glossary: Markdown, Clearance, Rollback, and Other Price Terms Defined

Retail uses its own vocabulary. This reference guide decodes the most common pricing terms so you know exactly what you're looking at.

By Smart Shopping Editorial Team · May 23, 2023 · 5 min read

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