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wholesaling

American  
[hohl-sey-ling] / ˈhoʊlˌseɪ lɪŋ /

noun

  1. the business of selling to retailers, especially in large quantities (distinguished from retailing).


Etymology

Origin of wholesaling

First recorded in 1790–1800; wholesale + -ing 1

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Margins for machinery and equipment wholesaling rose 3.5% month over month in April.

From Barron's May 13, 2026

Jefferies also expects Sigma to make improvements in its wholesaling business.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 20, 2026

After the public sector, the wholesaling, retailing, hotels and restaurants sector showed the strongest regular annual growth rate.

From BBC Oct. 14, 2025

Still, redevelopment pressures, driven by manufacturing and wholesaling interests and ultimately high-end development on the outskirts of the area, never went away.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 19, 2024

Each Forest is going to be a big and complicated business, like railroading or wholesaling.

From The Rules of the Game by Stewart Edward White

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