With the retail industry supporting 1 in 4 American jobs (per the NRF 2013 Annual Report), it stands to reason that the color and size codes enjoy widespread use across the country and are a vital tool for retailers and suppliers of all sizes.
heirloom noun [C] uk / ËeÉluËm / us âº a valuable object that has been given by older members of a family to younger members of the same family over many years:
This ring is a family heirloom. âº a fruit, plant, or seed of a type that has existed for many years: Some experts consider seeds heirlooms only if they were introduced prior to World War II.