Scan-based trading (SBT) is the process by which suppliers maintain ownership of inventory within retailers' warehouses or stores until items are scanned at the point of sale.

What is Scan-Based Trading? Scan-based trading is not a new concept, but it is one that has gained traction over the last few years. SBT enables retailers to forgo upfront inventory costs as they remit …

One approach to address these key metrics in mid-to-large businesses is scan-based trading (SBT), a form of consignment selling that benefits both retailers selling the products and the vendors that …

There are two primary types of retail trading: traditional and scan-based. In traditional trading, inventory is owned by retailers. But in scan-based trading, it’s owned by the supplier until the point of sale …

What is Scan-Based Trading? Scan-Based Trading (SBT) is defined as the process where suppliers maintain ownership of inventory within the EXCHANGE stores until items are scanned at the register …

Jan 12, 2026 · Scan-based trading is a retail model where suppliers retain ownership of inventory until it is sold at the register. Retailers only pay when the product sells.

Scan-based trading (SBT) is a business model where select Direct Store Delivery (DSD) suppliers retain ownership of their products until they are purchased at your store, saving you labor costs, freeing up …