Technology retailer Circuit City set to make a comeback

[vashondude]

RICHMOND, Va — The former electronics store Circuit City could be making a comeback very soon.

Consumer electronics publication Twice reports two New York businesses bought the name and trademarks for Circuit City in October. They were previously owned by Systemax, which also owns technology website TigerDirect.

The plans include retail stores, a website, and even private-label products, all under the same Circuit City name.

The first store is expected to open in Dallas, Texas in June. The new CircuitCity.com will also launch then.

Circuit City was based in Richmond until it closed its doors in the midst of the economic recession. It filed for bankruptcy protection in 2008. At its peak, Circuit City had 1,520 stores in the U.S. and Canada, and employed 46,000 people.

Source: wtvr.com/2016/01/28/technology-retailer-circuit-city-set-to-make-a-comeback/

[YAKMAN is ICHIBAN]

BRING BACK MEDIA PLAY!

[Deleted]

Haven't they been saying this for like three years now?

[andrew8798]

Looks like it be the size of a Radio Shack. I can't see this working out

[wildojinx]

Whats next, the return of Lechmere?

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Jan 28, 2016 18:02:17 GMT -5 andrew8798 said:

Looks like it be the size of a Radio Shack. I can't see this working out

Yeah, the Circuit Citys of old were the size of a Best Buy. I really don't see how this can work out positively.

[No Name is needed Bro Beans]

Bout time

[Bob Schlapowitz]

Jan 28, 2016 18:37:15 GMT -5 wildojinx said:

Whats next, the return of Lechmere?

Not going to lie, I'd be happy.

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Jan 28, 2016 18:39:09 GMT -5 @jdogindy said:

Jan 28, 2016 18:02:17 GMT -5 andrew8798 said:

Looks like it be the size of a Radio Shack. I can't see this working out

Yeah, the Circuit Citys of old were the size of a Best Buy. I really don't see how this can work out positively.

Hell, my semi-local one was actually replaced by a Best Buy.

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Jan 28, 2016 19:12:36 GMT -5 Lizuka #BLM said:

Jan 28, 2016 18:39:09 GMT -5 @jdogindy said:

Yeah, the Circuit Citys of old were the size of a Best Buy. I really don't see how this can work out positively.

Hell, my semi-local one was actually replaced by a Best Buy.

Most of my Circuit Citys were bought out and transformed into hhgreggs (which is based in Indianapolis), which are still going strong.

[Deleted]

Retail stores really make no sense now.

Also, the last few brand relaunches haven't worked out well (Service Merchandise, Crazy Eddie, The Wiz, etc...)

[Malcolm]

There's an abandoned Circuit City here in Vegas that still has the signage up.

Jan 28, 2016 19:19:13 GMT -5 @snesmaster said:

Retail stores really make no sense now.

Also, the last few brand relaunches haven't worked out well (Service Merchandise, Crazy Eddie, The Wiz, etc...)

I don't know about anyone else, but I hate waiting for shipping when online shopping.

[Juice]

Jan 28, 2016 19:19:39 GMT -5 Malcolm said:

There's an abandoned Circuit City here in Vegas that still has the signage up.

Jan 28, 2016 19:19:13 GMT -5 @snesmaster said:

Retail stores really make no sense now.

Also, the last few brand relaunches haven't worked out well (Service Merchandise, Crazy Eddie, The Wiz, etc...)

I don't know about anyone else, but I hate waiting for shipping when online shopping.

IM a prime member so I have 2 day shipping guaranteed, but yes I hate waiting. I also have developed hatred of going to stores though. It's so chaotic here. I miss going to small Kmarts or Wal marts before the Superstores.

as for the relaunches I guess business are just as susceptible to nostalgia as everyone else now. JNCO is back...If you can believe that nonsense.

[BlackoutCreature]

I worked for Circuit City one holiday season about a decade ago. Worst job I ever had and the store was just horribly run. They make you sit through hours of classes to learn how to "upsell" and try to get people to take out insurance on $5 DVD's, but they won't sit you down and teach you how to use the goddamn cash register and you have to learn it as you go. They didn't even have a computerized database system to see what items you stocked, you had to go through a giant ass paper book to look and see if we even carried the Michael Buble DVD that some old bitty was asking about. How in the world do you convince people to come in and buy your high end electronics when your own store is being run by the best technology that 1972 has to offer?

[DSR]

Bring back Sam Goody!

[Deleted]

Ok, I really did not expect to see Lechmere or Service Merchandise mentions in this thread....

Can I also name drop Caldor & Bradlees and get a "what WHAT"?

[xCompackx]

Jan 28, 2016 19:19:13 GMT -5 @snesmaster said:

Retail stores really make no sense now.

Also, the last few brand relaunches haven't worked out well (Service Merchandise, Crazy Eddie, The Wiz, etc...)

For all of the "Amazon showroom" comments that could be made, retail stores actually do work well if you use them for that. It can be helpful to try out a laptop or a phone in a store to see if it's right for you before buying from Amazon. As far as like, actually buying something in store? My general rule is: "If it's anything above $20 or if it's something I could get cheaper online, buy online" which tends to happen a lot nowadays.

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Jan 28, 2016 19:12:36 GMT -5 Lizuka #BLM said:

Jan 28, 2016 18:39:09 GMT -5 @jdogindy said:

Yeah, the Circuit Citys of old were the size of a Best Buy. I really don't see how this can work out positively.

Hell, my semi-local one was actually replaced by a Best Buy.

Mine was replaced by a Bed Bath and Beyond.

Jan 28, 2016 19:44:08 GMT -5 DSR said:

Bring back Sam Goody!

And CompUSA.

[agent817]

Jan 28, 2016 19:44:08 GMT -5 DSR said:

Bring back Sam Goody!

And also Suncoast.

[Bob Schlapowitz]

Jan 28, 2016 21:56:09 GMT -5 @knapp said:

Ok, I really did not expect to see Lechmere or Service Merchandise mentions in this thread....

Can I also name drop Caldor & Bradlees and get a "what WHAT"?

Don't forget Zayre and Ames!