Distribution Channel

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Definition of 'Distribution Channel'

The chain of businesses or intermediaries through which a good or service passes until it reaches the end consumer. A distribution channel can include wholesalers, retailers, distributors and even the internet. Channels are broken into direct and indirect forms, with a "direct" channel allowing the consumer to buy the good from the manufacturer and an "indirect" channel allowing the consumer to buy the good from a wholesaler. Direct channels are considered "shorter" than "indirect" ones.
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Investopedia explains 'Distribution Channel'

Goods and services often pass to consumers through multiple channels. While increasing the number of ways in which a consumer can find a good has the potential to increase sales, it also creates a complex system that can make distribution management difficult. In addition, the longer the distribution channel the less profit a product manufacturer might get from the sale.
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    ... that increase costs or diminish service quality (and/or force the company to find
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    ... its acquisition of Street Capital Financial Corporation, a large originator of
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    ... Lipton. PepsiCo has also extended its partnership with Starbucks
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    ... investment thesis really boils down to whether you believe Nokia can stem its share
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