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THE ULTIMATE CPG DICTIONARY
Forward Buy
When retailers purchase larger quantities of a product at a temporary promotional price to resell later at a higher margin.
How it's Calculated:
Extra inventory purchased during a promotional window.
Example:
A retailer buys 6 months of canned soup inventory during a 20% off trade deal, then sells at full price later.
Category:
Financial/Distribution Metrics
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