H$.$T$.$ Hackney is a wholesaler. Which one of the following best describes what they do$?$

an intermediary who sells to other intermediaries, usually retailers in consumer markets

an intermediary who sells to consumers

an independent firm or individual whose principal function is to bring buyers and sellers together

a manufacturing matchmaker who actively seeks out potential consumers and brings them to retailers

an intermediary who takes ownership of a manufacturer's products and then finds multiple buyers for those products