forward integration

noun

The takeover of a retailer of goods by the supplier that provides those goods.

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Meanings

nounforward integration (countable and uncountable, plural forward integrations)

plural forward integrations

  1. countableuncountablebusinessThe takeover of a retailer of goods by the supplier that provides those goods.
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