When a retailer purchases excess inventory of a product while it is on-deal to sell later when it is off-deal,the process is known as:

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Forward buying is the process of purchasing excess inventory of a product while it is on-deal to sell later when it is off-deal. This is a common practice among retailers to acquire inventory at a lower cost and sell it at a later date when the price is higher. A diversion refers to the unauthorized resale of a product outside of the authorized distribution channels. Quantity-seeking refers to the practice of purchasing a large quantity of a product to take advantage of volume discounts. A slotting fee is a payment made by a manufacturer to a retail store to secure shelf space for their product.

When a Retailer Purchases Excess Inventory of a Product While