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wholesale buying

[ˈhoʊlseɪl ˈbaɪɪŋ]
noun
compra no atacado
1. The practice of purchasing goods in large quantities directly from manufacturers or distributors at reduced prices, typically for resale or business use
Wholesale buying allows retailers to reduce their costs and increase profit margins.
A compra no atacado permite que varejistas reduzam seus custos e aumentem as margens de lucro.
2. Bulk purchasing of items at lower unit prices compared to retail prices
The restaurant engaged in wholesale buying to stock its kitchen supplies.
O restaurante realizou compras no atacado para abastecer seus suprimentos de cozinha.
Synonyms
bulk buyingwholesale purchasingbuying in bulktrade buying
Antonyms
retail buyingretail purchasingindividual buying

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compra no atacado
Most common term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
compra no atacado
Standard usage in commercial context
Portugal
compra no grosso
Traditional Portuguese preference, though 'atacado' is also understood

Related Idioms & Phrases

buy in bulk
buy at wholesale prices
trade discount
bulk order
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