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distribution channel

(Commerce) marketing the network of organizations, including manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers, that distributes goods or services to consumers

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distribution channel - a way of selling a company's product either directly or via distributors; "possible distribution channels are wholesalers or small retailers or retail chains or direct mailers or your own stores"

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marketing - the commercial processes involved in promoting and selling and distributing a product or service; "most companies have a manager in charge of marketing"

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