Wholesaler: meaning, definitions and examples
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wholesaler
[ ˈhəʊlˌseɪlər ]
business
A wholesaler is a person or company that sells goods in large quantities to retailers for resale to consumers.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The wholesaler supplies products to local stores in bulk quantities.
- The wholesaler offers discounted prices to retailers who buy in bulk.
Translations
Translations of the word "wholesaler" in other languages:
🇵🇹 atacadista
🇮🇳 थोक विक्रेता (thok vikreta)
🇩🇪 Großhändler
🇮🇩 grosir
🇺🇦 оптовий торговець
🇵🇱 hurtownik
🇯🇵 卸売業者 (oroshiurigyousha)
🇫🇷 grossiste
🇪🇸 mayorista
🇹🇷 toptancı
🇰🇷 도매상 (domesaeng)
🇸🇦 تاجر جملة (tajir jumla)
🇨🇿 velkoobchodník
🇸🇰 veľkoobchodník
🇨🇳 批发商 (pīfāshāng)
🇸🇮 veletrgovec
🇮🇸 heildsali
🇰🇿 көтерме сатушы
🇬🇪 საბითუმო მოვაჭრე (sabitumo movachre)
🇦🇿 topdansatışçı
🇲🇽 mayorista
Word origin
The term 'wholesaler' originated in the 18th century, derived from the word 'wholesale' which meant to sell in large quantities. Wholesalers played a crucial role in the distribution chain by providing retailers with a variety of products. Over time, wholesalers have adapted to changing market demands and technologies to remain key players in the supply chain industry.