Definition
wholesale: the selling of goods in large quantities (for later resale to consumers)
We sell our furniture at wholesale prices. We don't make much money, but we attract a lot of customers.
a wholesaler: someone whose job is to sell products in large quantities
Pronunciation examples
UK: The company's wholesale suppliers offer good value.
US: Krazy Gidyon sells quality goods at wholesale prices.
- "Philip is responsible for the sales team, and supervises sales through all distribution channels: wholesale, retail, etcetera."
- "Specifically, the invoice called for 5,000 bottles to be produced for wholesale and retail distribution in France, and close to 15,000 bottles were actually produced."
- "Bruno's Brew is the most popular perfume in Brazil, and as things stand, I have nothing to give our wholesalers for the Christmas rush."
- "Now, imagine we sell two of these bottles to a wholesaler;"
- "Philip is responsible for the entire sales team, and supervises sales through all distribution channels: wholesale, retail, etcetera."
- "Wholesale Manufacturing and Production"
- "You oversee all sales - both wholesale and retail - and lead the sales department as well as working with your own key clients."
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