wholesaler
n. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈhoʊɫˌseɪɫɝ// UK //hˈəʊlseɪlɐ// whole·saler
n. a person or company that buys goods in large amounts from a manufacturer and sells them to smaller businesses. You usually buy from a wholesaler if you own a shop or a restaurant.
n. a person or company that purchases goods in bulk from a manufacturer or producer and resells them to retailers or other businesses.
The local grocery store buys its bread from a wholesaler.
By purchasing in bulk from a wholesaler, the restaurant was able to reduce its overall cost of ingredients.
The transition from a manufacturer to a wholesaler allows for the distribution of products to a wider market without the overhead costs of retail infrastructure.
From wholesale + -er.