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Independent tire dealers remain the dominant distribution channel for passenger tires in the United States.
»a direct-to-retailer channel of distribution
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.