A sampling return commission is a type of financial incentive offered to retailers or distributors by manufacturers or suppliers. This commission is based on the number of products that are sold through a sampling program, where a small quantity of the product is provided to potential customers for free or at a discounted price. The purpose of this commission is to encourage retailers to participate in the sampling program and to increase sales of the product. It is typically calculated as a percentage of the total sales generated from the sampling program and is paid out to the retailer or distributor as a reward for their efforts in promoting the product. This type of commission is commonly used in the consumer goods industry, particularly in the food and beverage sector, to drive product awareness and boost sales.