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A business or entity that sells goods in large quantities to retailers or other businesses, rather than to individual consumers.
Il distributore all'ingrosso ci offre uno sconto del 20% se ordiniamo almeno 100 unità.
The wholesale distributor offers us a 20% discount if we order at least 100 units.
Often used in supply chain and retail contexts. The term 'all'ingrosso' specifically indicates bulk sales.
Remember that a wholesale distributor sells to businesses, not directly to consumers. The term 'all'ingrosso' is key to distinguishing this from retail sales.
In wholesale transactions, the focus is on volume and bulk discounts, whereas retail focuses on individual sales and convenience.
From Italian 'distributore' (distributor) + 'all'ingrosso' (wholesale, from 'grosso' meaning 'large' or 'bulk'). The phrase reflects the business practice of selling goods in large quantities.
The term is commonly used in Italian commerce and logistics. It is distinct from 'rivenditore al dettaglio' (retailer), which sells to individual consumers.