In the new political reality of "Brexit means Brexit" (whatever that means), it appears likely that the UK will undergo a revolution in trade never before seen. In the tyre business, the most directly affected sector could be the wholesalers, who already occupy a space in the supply chain in flux as a result of developing attitudes to online commerce (a sector also fittingly examined in October's T&A). The only obvious and immediate short-term effect of Brexit is the weakened position of the pound, which naturally affects wholesalers' businesses, though reduced consumer confidence is another by-product to some extent, while other concerns such as the volatility of shipping markets continue to rumble on. Meanwhile, continental wholesalers are continuing to consolidate, with closer cooperation between themselves, or in conjunction with large manufacturers, a theme that continues to develop. Tyres & Accessories will ask key players in this field to consider the new reality of an impending post-EU future, as well as discuss the latest non-Brexit developments.