This union, however, of the functions of manufacturer and retailer is only expedient when the article can advantageously be made at or near the place convenient for retailing it, and is, besides, manufactured and sold in small parcels.

• 不过，只有当物品的制造地点就是零售地点或靠近零售地点，而且物品的制造量和销售量较少时，制造者和零售商的职能才能进行这种合并。