Glossary entry (derived from question below)
May 27 16:49
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German term
Germany
German to English translation since 2010
Native in: English (Variants: US, Canadian, British, UK) 
Works in: German to English
Verkauf
German to English
Marketing
Cosmetics, Beauty
The context is cosmetic products which are offered for sale in a cosmetic studio (Verkauf) or sold in larger quantities for use IN the cosmetic studio. I'm vacillating between the simple "Sales" and "Retail", but if anyone has a better idea...
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 | retail |
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| 4 +1 | retail ref. |
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retail
In general, the German term "Verkauf" refers to "sales" (verkaufen – to sell), and as such, it doesn't limit its use to specific applications. The appropriate English rendering of this term should be determined by the context. Based on your message, it seems to involve selling products within a cosmetic studio as a side activity or a way to boost profit margins in addition to the studio's main business.
If I understood your note correctly, the "Verkauf" activities involve selling products to the studio's customers (retail) rather than selling large quantities for use in the studio (wholesale).
Given the above, I would opt for "retail" as my translation of "Verkauf" in this context. If you choose "sales" as a more general rendering, it will work well too, but I think the context allows you to be more specific.
Sources:
https://glossgenius.com/blog/how-to-sell-retail-products-in-...
https://www.capitalhairandbeauty.co.uk/inspiration/How-to-se...
https://www.shortcuts.net/how-to-sell-retail-products-in-a-s...
https://booksy.com/biz/en-gb/blog/why-how-and-when-to-sell-r...
If I understood your note correctly, the "Verkauf" activities involve selling products to the studio's customers (retail) rather than selling large quantities for use in the studio (wholesale).
Given the above, I would opt for "retail" as my translation of "Verkauf" in this context. If you choose "sales" as a more general rendering, it will work well too, but I think the context allows you to be more specific.
Sources:
https://glossgenius.com/blog/how-to-sell-retail-products-in-...
https://www.capitalhairandbeauty.co.uk/inspiration/How-to-se...
https://www.shortcuts.net/how-to-sell-retail-products-in-a-s...
https://booksy.com/biz/en-gb/blog/why-how-and-when-to-sell-r...
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Adrian MM.
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German term (edited):
Verkauf Ref.:
retail ref.
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Kabine: in the London dept. stores where I used to student job, they were called 'cosmetic or beauty booths' and a salon, if larger in area.
Note that 'retail outlet' refers to the whole building or stand in point.
Vending doesn't really fit outisde of a machine or dispenser.
Kabine: in the London dept. stores where I used to student job, they were called 'cosmetic or beauty booths' and a salon, if larger in area.
Note that 'retail outlet' refers to the whole building or stand in point.
Vending doesn't really fit outisde of a machine or dispenser.
Example sentence:
With natural avocado oil. Hydro Active Gel. Retail 50 ml Ref.
Building works completed. INTERNAL ALTERATIONS AND REFURBISHMENT OF RETAIL OUTLET. Ref. No: IN/16/05854 |
Discussion
Product name
Description of product properties and use
Verkauf Ref.: 3311 50 mL
Kabine Ref.: 3311P 100 mL
The unit for "Verkauf" would be sold by the cosmetic studio to the customer.
The unit for "Kabine" would be used by the cosmetician in the studio.
I'm tending towards "retail" for "Verkauf" but, not being a cosmetic studio customer, I don't know if there is an industry-specific term.