consignment
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But the new owners said they had no knowledge about his collection or the consignment agreement.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
After gas spending, miscellaneous retailers—a category including gift shops and consignment stores—registered the highest growth in sales with a 2.3% monthly gain.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
Rejected by publishers after his release, he paid to have books printed in China and gave copies to street vendors near Harlem’s 125th street station to sell on consignment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
The government has previously said it cancelled the consignment amid concerns over its quality and cost and barred oil marketers from selling it.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Part of Zach’s job was going around to deliver fresh supplies of honey and candles to places that sold them on consignment.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
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