Kerr’s Tyres Group has bought Farmer Autocare, adding 21 Scottish sites and backing wider UK retail expansion.
Oak Group Holdings has bought ETB from Bridgestone, adding four warehouses and entering fast-fit retail.
GSF Car Parts has opened a new Grimsby branch, extending Humber coverage and supporting faster deliveries to garages.
UK consumers are delaying essential tyre replacements at a rate not seen this decade. For retailers stocking SUV fitments, that trend contains both a warning and a clear commercial opening.
Ikon Tyres launches new budget brand and portfolio overhaul for 2026 to compete directly with Chinese imports in Russia
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