An exclusive distribution agreement is a legal contract between a manufacturer and a distributor that grants the distributor the sole right to sell, market or distribute the manufacturer's products in a specific territory. Full definition
Interestingly, it is often independently - owned bookstores that are more likely to form that connection with authors, as major chain retailers often use exclusive distribution agreements. (goodereader.com)
Other possible answers include exclusive distribution agreements, patents, technological advantages and company culture. (alephblog.com)
GEN Manga Entertainment has signed exclusive distribution agreements with Diamond Comic Distributors and its sister company Diamond Book Distributors to be the sole worldwide distributor for English language sales into comic book specialty stores, book stores, and hobby and gaming stores. (kuriousity.ca)