commercio all'ingrosso
Il commercio all'ingrosso è fondamentale per la distribuzione dei prodotti.
Wholesale trade is fundamental for product distribution.
The business of selling goods in large quantities to retailers, industrial, commercial, institutional, or other professional users, rather than to the general public.
La nostra azienda si occupa esclusivamente di commercio all'ingrosso.
Our company deals exclusively in wholesale trade.
Often contrasted with 'commercio al dettaglio' (retail trade).
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Pro Tip
Distinguish from retail
Remember: 'all'ingrosso' involves large quantities sold to businesses, while 'al dettaglio' refers to small quantities sold directly to consumers.
Gold Rule
Wholesale vs. Retail
Wholesale prices are typically lower than retail because they exclude the cost of individual packaging and marketing aimed at end consumers.
Word Origin
From Italian 'commercio' (commerce) + 'all' (to the) + 'ingrosso' (wholesale, from 'grosso' meaning 'large' or 'bulk'). The phrase literally means 'commerce to the large', reflecting the bulk nature of wholesale transactions.
Usage Notes
Used in formal business contexts. The preposition 'all' contracts with 'il' (the) to form 'all' before 'ingrosso'.