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wholesaling

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

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of wholesaling

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

Example Sentences

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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

In 1911 they moved to Tacoma, to start wholesaling hand-dipped butter cremes.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 9, 2023

There were also increases in prices for securities brokerage and dealing, apparel wholesaling and airline passenger services.

From Reuters • Nov. 15, 2022

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 Munsey, Frank Andrew

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