TAKING OWNERSHIP How will AEA's acquisition of BAGMA affect dealers? by Service Dealer Editor, Steve Gibbs
With the news that the AEA has purchased BAGMA, how will the network feel now that the trade association representing their interests is owned by the one looking after manufacturers?
In our WEB ONLY story it has been announced today that the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira), has made the "difficult decision" to transfer the ownership of BAGMA to the AEA.
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