noun
voluntary chain
A business term for a group of independently owned retailers who cooperate in purchasing, branding, or marketing while remaining independent. Used in retail and distribution contexts.
このスーパーはボランタリーチェーンに加盟している。
This supermarket belongs to a voluntary chain.
ボランタリーチェーンは、独立小売店が共同で仕入
A voluntary chain is a system in which independent retailers jointly purchase goods.