MERCHANDISING

Merchandise refers to any type of goods, including personal or commercial products, as well as commodities that are sold to members of the public (retail) or other businesses (wholesale).

Merchandise may also refer to ‘freebies’ – promotional items, like the custom drink bottles here, that are distributed or sold free of charge. These items may include calendars, magnets, wall art, stationery, greeting cards, textiles, badges, or any number of things.

An example of a freebie merchandise might be a T-shirt with a slogan or logo that a political party gives out to people during an election campaign, or a calendar with a logo that a supplier gives its customers at the end of each year.