There are seven types of distribution:
Direct, selling to consumers through venues like e-commerce websites
Indirect, selling from the manufacturer to a wholesaler or retailers
Exclusive, offering limited sales, such as when dealing with high-end luxury brands
Intensive, making as many sales as possible by working with big-box retailers or e-commerce sites like Amazon or The Home Depot
Selective, selling certain products only within chosen retailers
Dual, a combination of direct and selective methods to reach more customers
Reverse, in which goods flow from a consumer to the distributor, such as in a refurbishing or recycling arrangement