Distribution
Clients need to understand how to understand what distribution types are there in the business and how to handle each distribution customer.  There are different types of distributors as well relating to most retail formats.

Examples of Distribution Types

Distribution
Clients need to understand how to understand what distribution types are there in the business and how to handle each distribution customer.  There are different types of distributors as well relating to most retail formats.

How Distribution Works By Retail Format

Grocery Stores:  Typically include Self Distribution, Specialty Distributors, Natural Product Distributors, Liquor Distributors, Meat Distributors, Bakery Distributors, Dairy Distributors, Deli Distributors, Produce Distributors, General Merchandise Distributors, Pharmacy Distributors, Direct-Store-Delivery and Floral Distributors.
Mass Merchants: Typically Include Self Distribution, Specialty Distributors, Natural Product Distributors, Liquor Distributors, Meat Distributors, Bakery Distributors, Dairy Distributors, Deli Distributors, Produce Distributors, General Merchandise Distributors, Pharmacy Distributors, Direct-Store-Delivery and Floral Distributors.
Military Commissaries and Exchanges:  Typically Include Self Distribution, Military Specialists, Re-Distributors and others who have permission to work within the Military system.
Convenience Stores/Truck Stops:  C-Store Distributors, DSD, Direct Vendors, Natural
Natural Retailers:  Natural, DSD, Grocery Wholesalers, Direct Vendors, Produce, Liquor, General Merchandise, Dairy, In-Store Deli, Meats, Bakery
Club Stores:  Self distribution usually
Hospitals:  Food Service, Natural, Sports Nutrition, Pharmacy and Specialty
Drug Stores:  Pharmacy, DSD, Grocery, Sports Nutrition, Direct Vendors
Pet Retailers:  Pet Specialty, Direct Vendors, Natural
Offices and Factories:  Food Service, Vending, Office Coffee Services, Natural, Specialty
Coffee Shops:  Coffee Shop Distributors, Food Service, Direct Vendors
Hotels:  Hotel Supply, Food Service, Direct Vendors, DSD
Specialty Food Stores:  Specialty, DSD. Direct Vendors, Meats, Beverage
Campgrounds:  Sports Nutrition Specialty, Specialty, Grocery, Natural, Direct Vendors, DSD
Airports:  Food Service, Direct Vendors, C-Store, Grocery, Natural, DSD
Smoothie Shops:  Food Service, Direct Vendors, Smoothie Supply, DSD
Juice Shops:  Food Service, Direct Vendors, Juice Supply, DSD
Yogurt Shops:  Food Service, Direct Vendors, Yogurt Supply, DSD
Theme Parks:  Food Service, C-Store, Concessions, DSD, Direct Vendors
Sports Retailers:   Sports Nutrition Specialty, Specialty, Natural, Direct Vendors, DSD
Sports Nutrition (Fitness/Crossfit):  Sports Nutrition Specialty, Specialty, Natural, Direct Vendors, DSD
Office Supply Stores:  Specialty, DSD
Hardware Stores:  Hardware, Specialty, DSD
Colleges and Universities:  Food Service, C-Store, Specialty, DSD, Beverage
Wine Stores:  Beverage, Specialty, Grocery, Natural, Liquor
Dollar Stores:  Self distribution usually and selected DSD and third party types (ex ice cream)
Movie Theatres:  Concession Supply, Food Service, Direct Vendors
Candy Stores:  Confections, DSD, Specialty, Direct Vendors

On our www.GrabandGo.org platform we are expanding a distributor database that educates start-ups about who is ideal to connect with (ex Utah):