There are roughly the following types:

1. Find a regional agent for goods Contacting brand agents to purchase daily necessities, food and beverages and other supermarket fast-moving consumer goods is a more common channel. There is no requirement for the quantity of a single purchase when purchasing goods through agents. It is the most convenient and easiest way to purchase goods.

2. Contact the manufacturer directly Choosing to contact the manufacturer directly can get goods at a lower price. Inform them of your intention to purchase and want to cooperate with them for a long time, and strive to get the manufacturer to supply you at the factory price. However, some manufacturers will refuse to supply supermarkets with a small purchase quantity, so you need to strive for more.

3. Go to the local market for wholesale The advantage of this channel is that it has a full range of products and can compare prices from three different stores. There is no limit on the purchase quantity, the transportation cost is relatively low, and you can also negotiate for more favorable prices and door-to-door delivery services.

4. Participate in exhibitions related to the retail industry. Operators can place orders directly at exhibitions, collect contact information of manufacturers and agents, and exchange supermarket management experience with peers. For example, daily necessities commodity fairs, national sugar and wine fairs, Canton Fair, etc.

5. Purchase from online channels. Nowadays, you can find sources of various commodities online. It is also a good choice to place orders through regular e-commerce websites or brand official websites at the right time for promotion. Regular websites include Alibaba, JD Supermarket, Tmall Supermarket, Amazon, etc.