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I don't think it's quite that simple. I'm not in the business, but every time this comes up someone points out that stores don't actually always buy inventory.
by 0xffff2 7y ago
I don't think it's quite that simple. I'm not in the business, but every time this comes up someone points out that stores don't actually always buy inventory. Often times they are simply selling the shelf space and it's up to distributors to stock it themselves.
- bduerst 7y agoIt's still different. For those retailers (e.g. Best Buy is a good example) they're leasing floor space in what is essentially a public warehouse. You still need to outbid existing inventory space, which is not the same as an open platform for anyone to sell through.