Chapter

12.2. Wholesaling*

From IntroductionToBusiness OP 8D04gAa

Concepts

1. How do distribution channels allocate, locate, and store merchandise?

   "process of allocating generally is done when the goods are dispersed by region and as ownership of the goods changes. Without the sorting, accumulating, and allocating processes, modern society would

2. What is wholesaling and who purchases products from wholesalers?

   "12.2 Wholesaling 2. What is wholesaling, and what are the types of wholesalers? Wholesalers are channel members that buy finished products from manufacturers and sell them to retailers. Retailers in

3. How do merchant wholesalers, agents, and brokers differ?

   "Merchant Wholesalers Merchant wholesalers make up 80 percent of all wholesaling establishments and conduct slightly less than 60 percent of all wholesale sales. A merchant wholesaler is an institutio