Cutting out middle man can leave you in a hole
First, the demise of local manufacturing. Next, the end of the import agency? By buying direct, many retailers will claim they can cut out the middle man, avoid punitive agency commissions and gain more control over the supply chain. The reality is somewhat different.
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