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wholesaling

American  
[hohl-say-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

By the 1930s, the Mayers had expanded into jewelry wholesaling and made more than 100 street clocks for customers in multiple states, said Mendez.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 2, 2024

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

Of course, when I buy big lots I do a little wholesaling, but I put away all I cannot sell at the time.”

From The Boy Broker Or, Among the Kings of Wall Street by Frank Andrew Munsey

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