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Michael Welch OBE FRSE.

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A selection of press coverage, interviews and conversations spanning more than two decades, from the early days of Blackcircles.com through its acquisition by Michelin, building businesses in the US and the launch of Rolo Tires.
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SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association)

The Stage: Michael Welch of Tirescanner: how independent retailers gain online visibility

Recorded interview from the 2019 SEMA Show Stage in Las Vegas, released by SEMA in 2020 as part of the Wheel & Tire Council's video series. Michael sets out how Tirescanner uses e-commerce to give independent tyre retailers the online visibility of the big brands.

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  • TIRESCANNER
  • US
  • AUTOMOTIVE
  • TYRES
  • BUSINESS
Blackcircles.com (official YouTube channel)

Blackcircles.com: Meet our MD, Mike Welch

A short official company film in which Michael introduces Blackcircles.com, its network of independent fitting garages and the Tesco Clubcard partnership. He states on camera that he launched Blackcircles in 2001.

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  • BLACKCIRCLES
  • UK
  • TYRES
  • BUSINESS

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