Tell us about your brand
If your product belongs in independent specialty retail, we’ll assess the fit and identify the store formats and regions worth evaluating.
Inquiry received
Thank you. Your inquiry is with our partnerships team. You will hear back within one business day.
What happens next
- 1
We reply within one business day
A real answer from a person, not an autoresponder, including whether we think your line is a fit.
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Discovery call and NDA where appropriate
A focused conversation to understand your current channel, your written MAP policy where applicable, and the gaps you want to address. Confidential material is exchanged only after an NDA is in place.
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Line review and proposed terms
We come back with target store formats, placement potential and a proposed commercial structure.
Before you write
It helps to have a line sheet, your written MAP policy if you have one, and a summary of your current distribution channel and the gaps or concerns you want to address. We can begin without these materials, but they make the first review more useful.
Questions brands ask us
Short answers to what brand teams usually ask first. Anything else, email partners@distleader.com.
What does it cost a brand to work with DistLeader?
Nothing. There are no onboarding, listing or placement fees, and no minimum volume commitments.
Is the agreement exclusive?
No. We ask for a distribution partnership for the independent retail channel, not exclusivity. Your other channels stay as they are.
Do retailers in your network sell on Amazon or other marketplaces?
No. Third-party marketplace resale is prohibited under our retailer agreement, with no waiver process. Marketplace-only sellers are not eligible for the network.
Who are the retailers?
Independent specialty stores, gift and home shops, boutiques, variety stores and own-domain e-commerce retailers in all 50 states. A breakdown relevant to your category is shared under NDA.
Do you administer our MAP policy?
Yes. Where you provide a written MAP policy, we communicate and administer it for participating accounts within the scope of the agreement and applicable law.
How do you order and pay?
Purchase orders are issued under our distributor account. We can start on prepaid terms by ACH or wire where your credit policy requires it. Net terms can be considered after trading history.
How does product reach the stores?
By default, you or your fulfillment partner ship directly to the retail location under our account. Order consolidation and stocking programs are available where volume and geography justify them.
Can brands from outside the United States work with you?
Yes. We work with consumer brands based in the United States and abroad.
How soon can placement start?
Placement begins as soon as the distribution agreement is signed.