Retail Realities Ep. 1 | ‘We’re not going to miss it’: Inside the intense end-of-month sales scene

Retail Realities Ep. 1 | ‘We’re not going to miss it’: Inside the intense end-of-month sales scene

Author: Automotive News October 14, 2019 Duration: 19:02
Confronted with challenges ranging from Mother Nature to controversial stair-step incentive programs, many dealerships are left scrambling at month's end to meet sales targets that can make or break profitability in a shrinking new-vehicle market.

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