The relationships between the participants of distribution channels may be positive or negative. The proper relationships management in the field ofB2B, can not only minimize the risk of arising problematic situations, but it can also achieve synergy effects from the cooperation in the distribution channel. However, taking steps to shape the relationship between the participants of the distribution network may create many problems. In the article there are presented some problems in the relationship management of distribution channels, supported by the results of empirical studies conducted on a representative group of the clothing industry enterprises.