Merc-Benz delivers over 1,000 units under 'Retail of the Future' platform

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz on Thursday said it has delivered over 1,000 units through its new format of retailing cars in India with a 'direct to customer' model, under which it owns the entire stock of new cars for sale. Rolled out in October this year, the company said it has witnessed "tremendous acceptance" of the new business model of 'Retail of the Future' with over 2,000 confirmed orders.