Also, leger. Angling. a lead sinker with a hole in one end through which the line passes, enabling the bait and the sinker to rest on the bottom and allowing the fish to take the bait without detecting the sinker. Origin of ledger Expand. 1475-1485. 1475-85; earlier legger book, probably equivalent to legg(en) to lay1 + -er -er1.
Tweet. Key difference: The main difference between a distributor and a retailer is that, a distributor supplies the products, goods and/or services, while a retailer sells the products, goods and/or services.
There are 7 main types of suppliers:-. 1  Manufacturers and Vendors â These are the companies that research, develop and actually produce the finished product ready for purchase. 2  Wholesalers and Distributors â These suppliers are companies that buy in bulk from several manufacturers or vendors. They warehouse the goods for reselling to smaller local distributors, wholesalers and retailers. Distributors and wholesalers may also supply larger quantities to organisations or government departments directly.