distribution channel
noun[C]
ukus(alsochannel of distribution);(alsomarketing channel)COMMERCE,MARKETING
one of themethodsthat are used forsellinga company'sproductsorservices, forexample,sellingthem through adistributoror aretailer(=store):
Independenttiredealersremainthedominantdistributionchannelforpassengertiresin theUnitedStates.
a direct-to-retailerchannelofdistribution