In business accounting, merchandising inventory refers to merchandise procured by a merchant for resell. Merchandising companies sell products such as clothing, auto parts and other tangible products.

The primary difference between a merchandising and a service-based business is the presence of inventory. Merchandising businesses sell goods to customer, whereas service-based businesses do not. The ...

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