Specialty merchandise wholesalers

own the merchandise they sell but do not physically handle, stock, or deliver it$.$

offer a relatively narrow range of products but have an extensive assortment within the product lines carried.

carry a broad assortment of merchandise and perform all channel functions.

deal exclusively with small low$-$cost consumer goods that are distributed to a select number of large retail chains.

work for several producers, carry noncompetitive, complementary merchandise in an exclusive territory, and use over$-$the$-$road transportation for all product deliveries.