1.   For one thing, it has shown little interest in expanding the distribution arm of its media empire.

2.   Four-year-old DreamWorks does not have a foreign distribution arm.

3.   It has added a distribution arm to market software produced, not only by itself, but also by independent developers and even its rivals.

4.   Most analysts interviewed think a New Line acquisition would be more beneficial because it has its own distribution arm.

5.   Poppenhagen sees those companies as prizes worthy of big premiums because they can keep costs down by sheer size and increase unit sales through muscular distribution arms.

6.   Since the union represents warehouse workers at Liz Claiborne and Ralph Lauren, plans are being drafted to organize the distribution arms of other fashion houses.

7.   The Garcia Abrego outfit, based in Matamoros, Coahuila, has distribution arms throughout the United States.

8.   Turner International Inc., Atlanta, the international sales and distribution arm of Turner Broadcasting System Inc., named Robert W. Ross president.

9.   Universal Studios announced Wednesday it will launch its own foreign movie distribution arm by using the international operations of PolyGram Filmed Entertainment.

10.   Her prime objective will be to ensure that travel agents who have evolved as a strong distribution arm are consulted on policy decisions like the aviation policy.