Conectiv acquires Studio Distribution Services from Universal and Warner Bros

Conectiv Supply Chain Solutions has acquired Studio Distribution Services (SDS) from Universal Pictures and Warner Bros. Discovery. This move brings the manufacturing and distribution of packaged-media products from both major studios under a single corporate entity.

The acquisition signals a shift in the physical media industry toward specialization. While major retailers like Best Buy and Target have reduced in-store physical media offerings in favor of online channels, the move by Conectiv suggests a transition from high-volume manufacturing to becoming a specialized distribution partner within the value chain.