As big retailers get even bigger, small dealers are at a crossroads

[...]a flurry such as that does prompt one to reflect on the future of hardware stores, pharmacies, car dealerships and other small businesses that still carry the family name - Davids in a world of Goliaths. [...]it's been parts and car repairs and a salvage operation and a U-Haul franchise, a...

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Published in:Automotive News 2021-10, Vol.96 (7008), p.12
Main Author: Versical, Dave
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquisitions & mergers
Automobile dealers
Business success
Economic aspects
Forecasts and trends
Management
Retirement
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Summary:[...]a flurry such as that does prompt one to reflect on the future of hardware stores, pharmacies, car dealerships and other small businesses that still carry the family name - Davids in a world of Goliaths. [...]it's been parts and car repairs and a salvage operation and a U-Haul franchise, all run from the same building that housed his dealership at 205 Main St. He's also in his third term as a Wallace County commissioner. Especially at a time when so many new-car dealers are at an age with retirement in sight.
ISSN:0005-1551
1557-7686