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Key Responsibilities of Wholesalers and Retailers to Consumers

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Wholesalers and retailers are the providers of local and global-scale markets in every industry. From produce to boutique products, these companies vend items to consumers through a variety of fronts. In the last few decades, local and small businesses have struggled to make ends meet while larger companies, chains, and manufacturers are thriving.  Because these companies are where customers get their products, necessities or luxuries alike, wholesalers and retailers have a responsibility to incorporate engaging and high-quality service into their business. With this responsibility comes an expectation of economic and social responsibility within communities and markets. But which initiatives ensure wholesalers and retailers outrank competitors for overall experience?   High-Quality Products First and foremost, companies should ensure that their products are of the highest quality, from manufacturer to long-term use. From wholesale home furnishings to retail fashi

What’s the Difference Between Wholesalers, Manufacturers, and Retailers?

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The distribution of products often varies from market to market. From gifts to groceries, item markets depend on a diverse set of sources to get to the consumer. There are three different sources for most products: manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers. The supply chain differs depending on the industry or merchandise, but the most common route is from manufacturers to wholesalers to retailers.  But what’s the difference between the three? Manufacturers make the products. They are the origin of product design, quality, and quantity. Depending on the market, the manufacturers often have distributors that work as middlemen with the wholesalers. Distributors often become the manufacturer’s point of contact for selling products to a variety of businesses, wholesale or sometimes straight to retail.  Wholesalers buy large quantities of products from the manufacturer or distributor. Whether the companies offer  wholesale gifts or clothing, the wholesale industry encom