Mercedes-Benz To Axe 10% Dealerships Globally By 2025 As Focus Shifts To Direct Selling: Report

Mercedes-Benz is reportedly planning to implement its direct-to-customer retail strategy in 15 global markets by 2025. This will lead to a 10 per cent reduction in the company’s global dealer network, and in Germany alone there will be 20 per cent fewer traditional showrooms by 2025.