What are the stores that sell the merchandise called?

Man: I’m new to this job, could you explain some of the terminology?
Woman: That’s what I’m here for. Shoot.
Man: What’s the difference between retail and wholesale?
Woman: Wholesale is to distributors. Retail to consumers.
Man: Distributors? Consumers?
Woman: Distributors are stores that sell our merchandise. Consumers are the people who buy the products.

Woman: Mark, can we talk for a moment?
Man: Sure, Ms. Sanders. What would you like to discuss?
Woman: I’d like to look into the Johnson account for a moment.
Man: I did the bookkeeping yesterday and updated the balance sheet.
Woman: Yes, I don’t understand some of these deductions.