noun
wholesale supermarket; business-oriented supermarket
Refers to a type of supermarket that sells products in bulk or large sizes, often at lower prices, primarily targeting restaurants and other businesses, though also popular with general consumers.
業務スーパーで冷凍食品をまとめ買いした。
I bought frozen foods in bulk at the wholesale supermarket.
あの業務スーパーは一般客も利用できる。
That wholesale supermarket is also open to regular customers.
Compound of 業務 (business, commercial operations) and スーパー (supermarket). The name reflects its original focus on serving business customers.