Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cash-and-carry

noun

/kæʃ ənd ˈkæri/

Definition

A type of wholesale store where goods are sold to customers who pay cash and take the items immediately, rather than having them delivered.

Examples

The local cash-and-carry store has great prices for businesses that need bulk supplies.
Many restaurants rely on cash-and-carry wholesalers for their ingredients.
During the sale, shoppers flocked to the cash-and-carry for discounted items.

Meaning

Cash-and-carry refers to a retail model that requires customers to pay for products in full and transport them out of the store without waiting for delivery services.