Let Sears' story be a lesson for auto dealers

Sears was a dominant force in the retail landscape for decades. (BLOOMBERG)

October 23, 2018 05:00 AM

Dealers have been buzzing about whether new mobility solutions and autonomous driving technology can truly replace individual car ownership. Such a transformation could put the future of America's 17,000 franchised dealerships in jeopardy.

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