Content about Consumer electronics

June 13, 2013
Microsoft to open Windows in-store shops in Best Buy

Microsoft Corp. announced that it plans to open 500 “Windows Store” shops in 500 Best Buy stores across the country and in more than 100 Best Buy and Future Shop locations in Canada.

May 15, 2013
RadioShack heads to campus

RadioShack will start offering a tailored assortment of consumer electronics products in college stores operated by NACSCORP, a subsidiary of the National Association of College Stores, this fall.

April 30, 2013
Best Buy abandons European strategy with Carphone Warehouse sale

Consumer electronics retailer Best Buy is leaving the European market.

February 8, 2013
RadioShack taps Magnacca as CEO, ‘catalyst for change’

Everybody loves a turnaround story. RadioShack is betting that the now-former president of daily living products and solutions for Walgreens, Joe Magnacca, will help author a turnaround story of its own for the small-box consumer electronics retailer.

January 14, 2013
Radio Shack and Target to end mobile partnership

RadioShack Corp. announced that it is ending its relationship with Target, where it helps operate Target Mobile in 1,500 Target stores, effective April 8.

April 16, 2012
Mobility 101

While a Web presence is a prerequisite to doing business in the 21st century, the fact that 77% of consumers are now using tablet computers or smartphones to shop is forcing retailers to rethink their digital strategies, according to a survey from online price comparison engine PriceGrabber. Realizing this is not a decision to be taken lightly, retailers need to take steps to ensure that mobility can be an opportunity, and not a threat, to their business.

January 31, 2012
Apple taps head of U.K. retailer Dixons to replace Johnson

Apple Inc. has hired John Browett, CEO of Dixons Retail PLC, the United Kingdom’s largest consumer-electronics retailer, to lead its retail store division.

January 9, 2012
NPD: Holiday consumer electronic sales down 5.9%

Sales of consumer electronics fell 5.9% this past holiday season, as smartphones cannibalize sales of standalone gadgets like cameras, camcorders and GPS navigation devices, according to the NPD Group.

December 13, 2011
Accenture report: Consumer electronics industry faces projected $17 billion product returns bill

Customers returning electronics products will cost U.S. consumer electronics retailers and manufacturers nearly $17 billion this year, an increase of 21% since 2007, according to a new Accenture research report.

October 26, 2011
RadioShack Q3 profit falls, misses Street

RadioShack Corp. reported Tuesday that profit for the quarter ended Sept. 30 plummeted to $300,000, compared with earnings of $46 million in the year-ago period.

September 21, 2011
RadioShack to sell Barnes & Noble’s Nook

RadioShack will begin selling Barnes & Noble’s Nook brand of electronic reading devices and accessories at its stores on Oct. 3.

April 13, 2011
Focus on: Human Resources


RadioShack has improved its hiring decisions chainwide with the use of a behavioral assessment solution. The Web-based solution is designed not only to make the overall hiring process more efficient, but also to improve performance and reduce turnover by helping to identify the candidate who is the best fit for a given position and is thus more likely to perform better on the job. 


February 24, 2011
PeopleAnswers partners with RadioShack for talent assessment

Dallas -- Talent software firm PeopleAnswers said Thursday that RadioShack Corp. will utilize the PeopleAnswers talent assessment software for all positions in nearly 5,800 company-operated stores and kiosks as well as corporate offices across the United States and Puerto Rico.

According to the company, RadioShack will use PeopleAnswers to prescreen, assess and hire job candidates for all positions including sales associates, store and district managers and corporate positions. With RadioShack attracting approximately one million job candidates per year, the web-based tool has the scale to evaluate candidates as needed, 24/7, integrate with job boards and track candidates’ progress through the application and hiring process, said PeopleAnswers.

“RadioShack is focused on strengthening our brand and growing our business. People make the difference in executing our growth strategy,” said Mary Ann Doran, senior VP human resources, RadioShack.

RadioShack has been using PeopleAnswers for approximately 18 months as a tool to help select and hire district managers nationwide. For the last year, the company has used PeopleAnswers to hire its store managers and sales associates.

February 23, 2011
RadioShack profit drops 25% in Q4

RadioShack Corp. on Tuesday said its fourth-quarter net income fell by 25%, which was toward the low end of the company's already reduced guidance.

January 24, 2011
RadioShack CEO Julian Day retiring

RadioShack said Monday its chairman and CEO Julian Day is leaving and announced disappointing fourth-quarter guidance.

January 11, 2011
RadioShack to expand its presence in Target

RadioShack Corp. plans to almost double its presence in Target stores, where it operates wireless departments for the Minneapolis retailer, according to Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

August 23, 2010
Consumer electronics e-tailer to open store

BigOutlet.com, a consumer electronics e-tailer, has announced the opening of its first retail store, in...

May 17, 2010
Best Buy now offering digital video service

Best Buy announced Tuesday the availability of its new digital video service CinemaNow, which will...

November 2, 2009
Best Buy to launch branded movie download service

Best Buy Co. said Tuesday that it will launch its own movie download service for...

October 25, 2009
RadioShack Q3 profit slips, but revenue tops Street view

RadioShack Corp. said Monday that its third-quarter profit slipped 24% as the company closed some...

October 19, 2009
Best Buy and Netflix partner to stream movies over Internet

Best Buy Co. announced Tuesday that its exclusive brand, Insignia, and Netflix have teamed to...

October 14, 2009
Blockbuster, Samsung launch on-demand service

Blockbuster said Wednesday its library of digital entertainment is now available to consumers who use...

January 6, 2009
Best Buy Selling Refurbished iPhones

Best Buy is selling “refreshed” Apple iPhones at 350 Best Buy Mobile locations nationwide....

December 15, 2008
RadioShack Acquires Mexican Business

RadioShack Corp. announced Tuesday it bought out its partner in its Mexican joint venture, making...

June 9, 2008
RadioShack to Educate Public on Digital TV

RadioShack announced a partnership with the American Library Association (ALA) to provide education and information...

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