Just over a year ago, the entity best known by its Malvern Tyres-branded chain of tyre retail centres, bought Just Tyres. Writing at the time, we predicted that the Just Tyres merger would result in a total of more than 100 tyre retail centres. Now, The Tyre Group, which covers all group brands including Malvern Tyres, County Tyres, Discount Tyres, King David Tyres, Auto Tyre & Battery Co., and most recently Just Tyres, is aiming for as many as 200 retail points of sale in the next two to five years.
With these developments in mind, Tyres & Accessories spoke with The Tyre Group managing director, Chris Freeman, in order find out more about what progress has already been made as well as what’s next for one of the UK’s fastest growing tyre retailers.
The acquisition of Just Tyres, the Milton Keynes-based national tyre fitter with 39 autocentres primarily in Greater London, the home counties, and Yorkshire, marked a pivotal step in The Tyre Group’s evolution from a regional powerhouse to a truly national operation. Founded over 35 years ago and rebranded from The Malvern Tyres Group in recent years to reflect its broader portfolio, the company has undergone a period of “right-sizing” to streamline its expanded footprint. That includes the integration of Just Tyres’ operations, resulting in a current network of approximately 102 retail branches supported by 14 warehouses across the UK.
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