You don’t need to know my name. I was just a lowly salesman at Circuit City. But know that these people losing their jobs are not just my coworkers. They are my friends.
Stay classy, Best Buy! We’ll remember this charming homily during your next mass downsizing. [twitpic via Engadget]
Those poor saps who bumrushed Circuit City this weekend thinking they’d save money on a TV were paying more—before sales tax—than at most online stores, according to HDGuru and our own quick survey.
Circuit City stores across the U.S. descended into chaos this weekend following the box chain’s demise earlier this week, with many outlets reporting long lines, spotty sales and insanity that had supplanted consumers’ good sense.
It wasn’t just because it was closer to my house. Or because it undercut Best Buy by at least a buck or two on new movies and CDs. No, I genuinely liked Circuit City better.
Where did Circuit City go wrong? Maybe it was Divx. Maybe it was the elimination of commissions in 2003. Wherever it happened, this chart shows the last two years were miserable and ugly. [Consumerist]
After failing to find a buyer or a refinancing deal, Circuit City will be liquidating the merchandise in its 567 US locations. This is the end.
Ever since Circuit City filed for bankruptcy protection in November, everyone has been wondering how long they would hang on. Today they clarified their present situation, indicating that liquidation is possible after January 16th.
Plucky New York Times reporter Matt Richtel made a shocking discovery: Big box retailers are exaggerating the screen size of certain televisions by as much as half an inch. The unanswered question: How dare they?
Are you tired of your job? Were you laid off recently? No worries because a little thing like liquidation won’t stop Circuit City from helping you jump start a new career.
