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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The 1936 law prohibits manufacturers and wholesalers from giving preferential treatment to big retailers over smaller ones, though with caveats.
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Alina Selyukh, NPR, 17 Jan. 2025
La Martina also boasts about 400 wholesalers globally.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
To get there, the company has been working to expand its assortment, drive direct sales online rather than through wholesalers and reach more women.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
From fresh garland and live wreaths to seasonal confections, the wholesaler comes in clutch for so many holiday necessities.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
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Alina Selyukh, NPR, 17 Jan. 2025
La Martina also boasts about 400 wholesalers globally.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
To get there, the company has been working to expand its assortment, drive direct sales online rather than through wholesalers and reach more women.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
From fresh garland and live wreaths to seasonal confections, the wholesaler comes in clutch for so many holiday necessities.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for wholesaler
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“Wholesaler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wholesaler. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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