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    Stock management has become far more complex as franchised and independent retailers balance tighter margins, changing supply patterns and real-time pricing. Technology is now playing a central role i …
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    Katie Martin, the group's customer experience director and Mike Widdup, group director of aftersales, join Automotive Management Live to discuss how aftersales has helped drive growth and profitabilit …
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    Marketing has become increasingly complex for franchised and independent retailers, with fragmented technology platforms, changing digital channels and rising expectations around vehicle presentation …
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    Attracting and retaining talented people is becoming one of the biggest challenges facing motor retailers. As the industry evolves, many franchised and inependent businesses are recognising that stron …
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    With the UK new car market still below its 2016 peak and more brands competing than ever, retailers face an increasingly crowded marketplace. New entrants and a growing range of EV brands are intensif …
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    Theatre 2
    Dealer groups are investing heavily in technology, but with increasingly complex tech stacks now costing hundreds of thousands of pounds each year, many retailers are under pressure to demonstrate cle …
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    Dealerships are facing growing complexity as they help customers choose between petrol, hybrid and fully electric vehicles. At the same time, they are under increasing pressure to meet the requirement …
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    Artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to have a significant impact on franchised and independent dealer operations, from sales and marketing platforms to CRM systems and digital assistants. While t …
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    The used car market continues to shift as the long tail of pandemic disruption reshapes stock availability, vehicle age profiles and pricing dynamics. Franchised and independent retailers are still ad …
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    Technology is advancing rapidly across motor retail, from AI driven tools and automation to new digital communication platforms. But for many franchised and independent retailers, the challenge is no …
Theatre 3
    Theatre 3
    Customer expectations in car retail are evolving rapidly as digital platforms, agency models and new online marketplaces reshape how vehicles are discovered and purchased. At the same time, many retai …
    Theatre 3
    Generating enquiries is only half the battle. The dealerships achieving the strongest sales performance are those that can manage leads effectively, respond quickly and consistently, and provide a sea …
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    Workshops are busy, yet profitability remains constrained for many franchised and independent operations. This session examines why aftersales performance is not translating into stronger financial ou …
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    This session will explore how franchised and independent dealerships can move beyond passive reporting to more predictive and proactive decision making. From forecasting demand and predicting the righ …
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    The shortage of skilled vehicle technicians remains one of the most pressing challenges facing UK dealership workshops and independent service providers. As vehicle technology becomes more complex and …
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    Rapid advances in technology are creating new opportunities to improve efficiency and customer experience for franchised and independent retailers. However, the pace of change is often outstripping th …