The practice whereby intermediaries,under special promotional deals,buy more inventory than they possibly could sell in a reasonable period of time is known as:

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Trade loading is a practice in which intermediaries purchase excess inventory under special promotional deals, with the intention of stockpiling rather than selling the merchandise. This enables them to sell the merchandise at a later date when the promotion is no longer available, thereby maximizing their profits. However, this practice can be detrimental to the manufacturer as it results in inflated sales figures, which do not accurately reflect the actual demand for the product. It is also unethical as it deceives other channel members and consumers.

The Practice Whereby Intermediaries,under Special Promotional Deals,buy More Inventory Than