grossistens

In business, a grossist (wholesaler) is an intermediary that purchases goods in bulk from manufacturers and sells them in smaller lots to retailers, institutions, or other businesses. The term grossistens is the Swedish possessive form used in phrases such as grossistens lager or grossistens kunder. Wholesalers play a bridging role in distribution by reducing transaction costs and ensuring product availability across supply chains.

Key functions include bulk purchasing, storage, and inventory management; breaking bulk and assorting products; providing logistics and transportation; offering credit facilities, marketing support, and after-sales service; and facilitating product information and technical support.

There are different wholesaler models: merchant wholesalers who take title to goods and resell them; distributors or exclusive agents linked to manufacturers; and brokers who connect buyers and sellers without taking title. Online platforms and dropshippers have also reshaped wholesale in some markets.

Wholesale trade is primarily business-to-business oriented, with margins and terms negotiated between suppliers and buyers. Competition law, consumer protection, and tax regimes influence operations. The growth of digital catalogs, e-commerce, and data-driven demand forecasting has increased efficiency and access to a wider retailer base.