Circuit City is rising from the ashes

[Mook]

This idea....is a great idea

Circuit City is coming back

RadioShack's recent demise isn't keeping Circuit City from getting back into the retail business. According to Twice, a publication that covers tech industry news, Circuit City is preparing to return soon. The report claims the company, which filed for bankruptcy in 2008, will be opening a new store in Dallas, Texas this coming June, led by the efforts of a new ownership group. Circuit City's also said to have the support of many major brands, including Canon, Intel and Sony, after holding successful meetings at CES 2016.

Naturally, Circuit City plans to look different than it did before. The new stores are expected to be targeted at millenials, featuring minimal design aesthetics inside and products such as 3D printers and drones, as well as smartphones, tablets, laptops and headphones. Owner Ronny Shmoel said the goal is to have 50-100 corporate-owned locations, plus 100-200 franchised spaces. And because you need a website to survive these days, CircuitCity.com is going to relaunch in the spring, too.

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[blakbearddelite]

Terrible.

 

[radioguy6]

fuck yeah! I need a 100 spool of CD-Rs and some overpriced printer ink.

 

[m_dogg]

 

[Mook]

I cant wait to buy $40 dvds again.

 

[VenomousDSG]

I used to shop there for computer parts when i built computers back in the day. Before the internet was the go-to place for buying everything computer related. I used to live for the Sunday Best Buy and Circuit City store ads in newspapers.

 

[Loanshark]

I used to shop there for computer parts when i built computers back in the day. Before the internet was the go-to place for buying everything computer related. I used to live for the Sunday Best Buy and Circuit City store ads in newspapers.

Don't forget CompUSA.

 

[VenomousDSG]

Don't forget CompUSA.

Yes, and CompUSA. I got some good deals there too.

 

[dberz94]

They had the best collection of shitty chinese headphones! Sweeeeeet!

 

[smokiechicago]

Might as well bring back Montgomery Ward too.

 

[guspech750]

Don't care.

 

[IDAFC21]

Dude you need to resize that sig already.

 

[ChrisRac]

Might as well bring back Montgomery Ward too.

And Venture. And Service Merchandise.

I read about CC making a comeback and I had hoped it was false.

 

[DEEZUZ]

Brick and mortar FTL

 

[Mr_Roboto]

I *totally* think a Brick and Mortar store is plausible but if it's run like most of these other shit holes no way; You have to build it around the idea of low friction sales and returns, good service and a customer first attitude as well as great internet/store integration as well as having stuff in stock as well as a clearly defined purpose.

 

[Nate]

Every girl that worked at one of these stores was a whore. Best thing about Circuit Shitty

 

[Thirdgen89GTA]

Microcenter seems to be doing well for themselves and most of their business is brick n' morter.

But with Microcenter, half the people buy it on the website, then go pick it up. So its almost like buying online, except no shipping. Their prices are good.

 

[LiquidPen]

Microcenter seems to be doing well for themselves and most of their business is brick n' morter.

But with Microcenter, half the people buy it on the website, then go pick it up. So its almost like buying online, except no shipping. Their prices are good.

Wish there was a couple more of them.. Driving to westmont kinda sucks.

 

[smokiechicago]

And Venture. And Service Merchandise.

I read about CC making a comeback and I had hoped it was false.

Haha, that place was legit. Bought some Hot Wheels during their liquidation there. They were replaced by Kmart and now that Kmart on Elston Ave is gone as well. Wonder what will pop up there and how long it will last.

 

[LiquidPen]

Its all about polk brothers.

 

[BrianG]

Every girl that worked at one of these stores was a whore. Best thing about Circuit Shitty

LOL!!! Oh man, I'm gonna have to 2nd this.

 

[radioguy6]

Hell, lets bring back Elek-tek too

 

[Kaeghl]

The new business idea is sort of like the still existing clothing stores.
They are re imagining themselves as a cool place to go to check out (and maybe buy) the latest high tech gadgets.
They are riding on the success of the apple stores, and microsoft and even tesla stores that act as technology showcase so that consumers can have a place to go to try out items for fit and feel and then probably purchase at the store or online.

 

[radioguy6]

that's the biggest downfall, its basically a free showroom for the online retailers such as Amazon. Sure the physical stores may price match, but nothing is more convenient than clicking a button and walking to your doorstep.

 

[Stink Star]

I'm trying to remember the name of their store brand stuff but for the life of me I can't recall.....