VOA慢速英语:Black Friday, Cyber Monday Start Holiday Shopping Season

retailer – n. a person or business that sells things directly to customers for their own use

instant – adj.  happening or done without delay

mobile – adj. able to be moved

gravitate – v. to be attracted to or toward something or someone

digital – adj.  using or characterized by computer technology

likelihood – n. the chance that something will happen

destination – n. a place to which a person is going or something is being sent

alternative – n. something that can be chosen instead of something else : a choice or option

brick and mortar – adjectival phrase  used to describe a traditional store or business that is in a building instead of on the Internet

mall – n. a large building or group of buildings containing stores of many different kinds and sizes

occupy – v.  to fill or be in (a place or space)

distinction – n. a special honor, recognition, or award