RadioShack
Corporation(NYSE: RSH) is
one of the nation's
most experienced and trusted consumer electronics specialty
retailers. Operating from convenient and comfortable
neighborhood and mall locations, RadioShack stores deliver
personalized product and service solutions within a few
short minutes of where most Americans either live or work.
The company has a presence through
almost 6,000 company-operated stores and dealer outlets
in the United States and more than 700 wireless phone kiosks.
RadioShack's dedicated force of knowledgeable and helpful
sales associates has been consistently recognized by several
independent groups as providing the best customer service
in the consumer electronics and wireless industries.
Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer
Julian Day was named chairman and CEO on July
6, 2006. Day had previously served successfully in senior
leadership positions at several large publicly traded retailing
companies in the U.S. and played a key role in revitalizing
such companies as Safeway, Sears and Kmart.
RadioShack
knows that it's not just the products you
buy, but what you do with them that matters.
Every few weeks, our knowledgeable employees
and host, Dennis Ward, will share a do-it-yourself
project or helpful advice to help you do
more with your technology.
You'll be able to access these podcasts
in multiple ways - this web site, RSS,
or receive an email notification.
RSH (New York Stock Exchange.
Stock listed as "TAN" prior to June 1, 2000)
Consumer Web
site
www.RadioShack.com – More
than just another e-commerce site, RadioShack.com also offers
help such as a ZIP
code-based store locator; our latest sale flyer; extensive
how-to and knowledge articles, including videos; and other
valuable information to help you with your electronics purchase
decisions and product enjoyment.
How to locate a RadioShack store
or dealer
Click
here to access our convenient online Store Locator and
find the closest RadioShack stores to where you work or live.
Franchise Opportunities
If you are interested in exploring RadioShack's Dealer Franchise
opportunities in your community, visit our
dealer franchise home page.
Origins of RadioShack
The first RadioShack store opened in 1921 in Boston, Mass. "RadioShack" is
a nautical term that dates back to the invention of the radio
at the turn of the 20th century. At the time, wireless radio
equipment aboard ships was generally housed above the bridge
in a wooden structure called the "radio shack." The
founders of RadioShack thought the name appropriate for a
new retail business that supplied electronic equipment to "ham" radio
operators and ships' radio officers. RadioShack became known
as the place to go for help getting the most out of technology – and
it still is today. Click here to
learn more about our history.
Presented
by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
In addition to these stories, RadioShack news releases are archived for
up to one year in the Press
Room.
