stockist
stockist — noun
- stockistsingular
- stockistsplural
1. a shop that, by arrangement with a brand or producer, regularly carries their sp
a shop that, by arrangement with a brand or producer, regularly carries their specific range of products for customers to buy
The furniture maker's products are now available at selected stockists across the UK.
collocation: selected stockists / authorised stockists
Evelyn found a small stockist of organic teas in the covered market near her flat.
Rafael called every local stockist but none had the camping stove in stock.
The new safety goggles are sold through authorised stockists only, not online marketplaces.
Naoko runs a small stockist of Japanese ceramics in a side street near the cathedral.
- retailer
more general term for any shop selling to the public; 'stockist' implies a specific brand-authorised relationship
- dealer
used especially for cars, machinery, or luxury goods; 'dealer' can also mean a person, whereas 'stockist' always means a business
- supplier
focuses on the provision role rather than the shopfront; 'supplier' may include wholesalers, while 'stockist' is usually a shop
- outlet
covers any point of sale, including factory stores; more neutral than 'stockist'
文法句型
stockist + of + [product]
stockist + for + [brand]
用法筆記
Almost exclusively British and Commonwealth English. In the US the equivalent term is usually 'retailer' or 'dealer' rather than 'stockist'. Often used with adjectives like 'authorised', 'selected', 'local', or 'official'.