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W1YW
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In the latest , and now refreshingly upbeat, tale of Radio Shack, the retailer has taken on a new partner for in-store distribution.
Radio Shack started after World War II as a ham radio store, in Boston. In the early 1960’s it was in dire financial shape from over-expansion and unpaid customer credit billings, and was bought out by Tandy Corporation. It then expanded into becoming an American institution, familiar in shopping malls nationwide. In the last decade, however, changing buying options and over-emphasis on cell phones spelt bankruptcy for the chain.
Up to 140 HOBBYTOWNs are anticipated to have ‘in-store’ sections for Radio Shack, emphasizing parts and maker/DIY accessories.
Radio Shack saw business failure as ‘America’s Electronics Store’ and has been rapidly shedding any vestige of bricks and mortar locations. A few still remain, with emphasis on local DIY needs and local owner oversight.
Radio Shack does, however, have an excellent website store–www.radioshack.com — that has ooodles of cheap and high quality stuff. And they still sell cheap batteries!
Here’s a link—
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W0PV
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Very happy to see this partnership happen. The closest HobbyTown store to me in Brandon FL is still a bit of a drive, but it is one of their chosen RS outlets, and already has a nice looking stock of items. See their video below. I may go check it all out in person next week.
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DW7NIB
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HENRYMATHEWS
New MemberRadio Shack started after World War II as a ham radio store, in Boston. In the early 1960’s it was in dire financial shape from over-expansion and unpaid customer credit billings, and was bought out by Tandy Corporation. It then expanded into becoming an American institution, familiar in shopping malls nationwide. In the last decade, however, changing buying options and over-emphasis on cell phones spelt bankruptcy for the chain.
Up to 140 HOBBYTOWNs are anticipated to have ‘in-store’ sections for Radio Shack, emphasizing parts and maker/DIY accessories.
Radio Shack saw business failure as ‘America’s Electronics Store’ and has been rapidly shedding any vestige of bricks and mortar locations. A few still remain, with emphasis on local DIY needs and local owner oversight.
Radio Shack does, however, have an excellent website store that has ooodles of cheap and high quality stuff. And they still sell cheap batteries!
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