distribution channel

British

noun

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

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Some are worried about the margin picture, as Burlington is still working through tariff costs and investments in a new distribution channel.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Robinhood’s prediction markets platform has been powered by Kalshi, meaning Robinhood is effectively a distribution channel for Kalshi’s regulated exchange.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

It’s a symbiotic relationship: CoreWeave receives financial backing to support its capital-intensive business, and Nvidia secures an important distribution channel for its technology.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 8, 2025

"But, those contracts also make it impossible for any newcomer in search to secure a distribution channel, and without any real possibility of reaching consumers, no one will invest in such innovation."

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2024

"It can be a beautiful full-circle impact of food waste reduction at a college and creating a new food distribution channel to meet those in need at another local school."

From Salon • Oct. 4, 2023

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