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More routes do not automatically create more control
Channel expansion can make a brand easier to find, but it can also introduce overlap, inconsistent information and unclear expectations. The operating question is how each route contributes to the intended brand system.
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Governance makes trade-offs discussable
When roles and decision points are explicit, teams can discuss assortment, content, service and escalation before problems harden. This is not an argument for uniformity; it is an argument for accountable coordination.