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Distributors & channel partners

Add feet on the street without hiring them.

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Is quick commerce killing traditional distributors, or do I need both? Quick commerce and ONDC are eroding the distribution advantage that big FMCG players built over decades, but for most D2C brands they're a compleme... Advanced 3 resources → What terms should I negotiate with a distributor (margins, credit, exclusivity)? Nail down distributor margin (typically layered on top of retailer margin, so know your full trade margin stack before you agree to anything), cred... Advanced 3 resources →

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