Is RadioShack still in business in California?

RadioShack said 175 California stores are slated for closure. RadioShack Corp., which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday, said 175 of its California stores were slated for closure. Many Southland stores are on the chopping block, including several dozen in Los Angeles and surrounding cities.

Why did RadioShack close down?

The company had too many stores that cannibalized revenues from each other and generated losses. RadioShack failed to adapt and stay relevant when most electronics sales shifted online, and the retailer was stuck in brick-and-mortar locations only.

Are there any RadioShack stores left in the US?

Short answer: Radio Shack proper still lives online, albeit with a slimmer catalog. Meanwhile, about 400 stores bearing the Radio Shack name operate independently of REV, Associated Press reports. There were around 5,200 stores operating as recently as 2014, according to CNN.

Is Radio Shack back in business?

Where can I go instead of Radio Shack?

Alternatives to RadioShack

  • Fry’s Electronics. Fry’s Electronics is a retailer for software, consumer electronics household appliances and computer hardware.
  • You-Do-It Electronics Center. Established in 1949, You-Do-It Electronics Center has been the go-to store for DIY-ers in New England for years.
  • Curacao.

What has happened to Radio Shack?

In November 2020, Retail Ecommerce Ventures (REV), a holding company owned by Alex Mehr, acquired RadioShack. RadioShack operates primarily as an e-commerce website, a network of independently owned, franchised RadioShack stores, and a supplier of parts for HobbyTown USA.

What is the closest thing to Radio Shack?

Arguably Radio Shack’s biggest competitor, Best Buy is a big-box store that carries a wide selection of consumer electronics.