wholesaler
noun
whole·sal·er
ˈhōl-ˌsā-lər 
: a merchant middleman who sells chiefly to retailers, other merchants, or industrial, institutional, and commercial users mainly for resale or business use
Examples of wholesaler in a Sentence
a leading wholesaler in the book business
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Drugmakers, wholesalers and pharmacies in recent years have had to pay up for their role in the drug crisis.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Producers represent the first tier, who sell to wholesalers in the second tier, who then sell to retailers and restaurants in the third tier.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Nike's margin improved as the DTC model eliminated third-party wholesalers from the channel and improved product pricing.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Wine and spirits have been a consistent drag on the company’s earnings due to weaker consumer demand, retailers buying less wine from wholesalers, and consumers shifting toward premium offerings.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Producers represent the first tier, who sell to wholesalers in the second tier, who then sell to retailers and restaurants in the third tier.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Nike's margin improved as the DTC model eliminated third-party wholesalers from the channel and improved product pricing.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Wine and spirits have been a consistent drag on the company’s earnings due to weaker consumer demand, retailers buying less wine from wholesalers, and consumers shifting toward premium offerings.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Wholesaler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wholesaler. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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