Discounter
(noun)
A person or a store that sells goods at a lower price than others, especially by reducing the profit margin.
Origin:
From the french word décompter, meaning "to deduct".
Examples:
- The discounter offered a wide variety of goods at prices much lower than those of the traditional stores.
- The discounter made a fortune by selling high-quality goods at low prices.
- The discounter's strategy was to buy large quantities of surplus goods and sell them at a discount.
- The discounter was a favorite among budget-conscious shoppers who were looking for bargains.
- The discounter's success sparked a wave of discounting among competitors who tried to match its low prices.