What is another word for merchanting?
Pronunciation: [mˈɜːt͡ʃəntɪŋ] (IPA) 
Merchanting refers to the process of buying and selling goods in order to make a profit. There are various other terms that are used as synonyms for merchanting, including trading, commerce, salesmanship, vending, and merchandising. Trading refers to the exchange of goods and services between different parties, whereas commerce covers all commercial transactions including buying, selling, and trading. Salesmanship refers to the skillful art of selling, vending refers specifically to the sale of goods, and merchandising involves promoting and selling products through marketing and advertising efforts. Regardless of the particular synonym used, all these terms are essential to describing the process of buying and selling goods for profit.
