Definition

Noun: 1. A retailer or distributor that stocks goods: A business or individual that keeps a supply of particular goods for sale or distribution.

Usage

• A stockist maintains an inventory of specific products to sell directly to customers or supply to other businesses.
• The term is commonly used in business and retail contexts to identify where certain products are available.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The company is looking for new stockists to expand its distribution network.
  • You can find our products at all major hardware stockists in the city.
  • As the official stockist for the brand, we carry their full product line.

Advanced Usage

• "Authorized/Official stockist": A retailer or distributor officially appointed by a manufacturer or brand to sell its products.
  • Only authorized stockists can provide the manufacturer's warranty.

Variants and Related Words

• Stock (verb): To keep a supply of goods for sale.
  • The store stocks a wide range of organic foods.

Synonyms

• Retailer: A person or business that sells goods to the public.
• Distributor: An agent who supplies goods to stores and other businesses.
• Dealer: A person or firm that buys and sells goods.

Noun

1. one (as a retailer or distributor) that stocks goods