a store owned and operated by a manufacturer that sells its brand named merchandise at a discount

a store where the manufacturer sells his own products to the general public without involving

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A manufacturer-owned store selling that firm's closeouts, discontinued merchandise, irregulars, canceled orders, and, sometimes, in-season, first-quality merchandise.

Retail store that sells products direct from the manufacturer, typically with reduced prices.

Factory outlets are owned and operated by manufacturers and normally carry the manufacturer's surplus, discontinued, or irregular goods.