cash and carry
1 of 1noun/ˈkæʃ ənd ˈkæri/
Forms:cash and carries
1
a type of retail model where customers pay for goods upfront and transport them from the store themselves
C2- The small restaurant owner prefers to shop at a cash and carry wholesale store to buy ingredients in bulk at lower prices without the need for delivery services.
- Unlike traditional supermarkets, cash and carry stores require customers to pay for their purchases immediately and transport the goods themselves.
- The florist bought fresh flowers and supplies from a cash and carry market early in the morning to prepare for the busy wedding season.
- Many small retailers visit cash and carry warehouses to stock up on inventory because it offers competitive prices and a wide variety of products.
- During the holiday season, the party planner visited a cash and carry store to purchase large quantities of decorations and party favors at a discounted rate.