RadioShack is considering whether or not to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as its cash reserves dwindle. The company ended its most recent quarter with just $30.5 million in cash on hand, with debts totaling $658 million. It has lost money 10 quarters in a row as electronics buyers shun the chain for larger […]
Sep 11 2014 | Posted in
News,
News/Reviews |
Read More »
Two low-cost providers, RadioShack No Contract and Spot Mobile, have decided to call it quits. RadioShack didn’t operate a traditional MVNO, but branded and resold Cricket Wireless’ service as its own. Now that Cricket is owned by AT&T, and RadioShack No Contract struggled to win over customers, the company will cease selling the service. According […]
Aug 13 2014 | Posted in
Cell Phones |
Read More »
Radioshack and U.S. Cellular today announced a new distribution agreement that puts U.S. Cellular’s devices on shelves in select Radioshack stores. U.S Cellular products and services can be purchased at 83 Radioshack locations across 12 states, including California, Illinois, Kansas, Maine, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Virginia, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. Radioshack is […]
Jul 8 2014 | Posted in
Cell Phones |
Read More »
RadioShack today said it plans to close as many as 200 more stores as its turn-around efforts stall. In March, the company announced it would close 1,100 stores by the end of the year. The closures combined will leave RadioShack with about 3,800 stores operating in the U.S. The company blamed its woes on poor […]
Jun 10 2014 | Posted in
News,
News/Reviews |
Read More »
Today through June 9th, the US branch of RadioShack is running a special in-store discount on Apple’s iPhone 5s and 5c, as well as the Samsung Galaxy S5. 5s buyers can get a 16GB model on AT&T, Verizon, or Sprint for free if they bring in a working iPhone 4S, or simply pay $80 — […]
May 30 2014 | Posted in
Cell Phones |
Read More »
RadioShack reported its fourth quarter earnings today, and revealed that it plans to close twice as many stores as initially forecast. The company said slow foot traffic, heavy promotions, and weak smartphone sales during the holiday season led to a quarterly loss of $191.4 million. The company had warned it would close about 500 stores […]
Mar 4 2014 | Posted in
News,
News/Reviews |
Read More »
As a limited time promotion, RadioShack is offering the Samsung Galaxy S4 for $50, when bought on a two-year commitment with AT&T, Sprint, or Verizon, both online and in-store. The retailer is also offering its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S III, at no charge on new or upgraded two-year plans on the same trio of […]
Nov 17 2013 | Posted in
Cell Phones |
Read More »
Radioshack is not quite gone or forgotten, apparently they’re still around. In fact, the electronics retailer is currently selling the Wi-Fi version of the PS Vita for $160 – and that includes free shipping on all orders over $25. The deal is well timed to coincide with the launch of the PS4, which goes on […]
RadioShack has jumped into the fray with a new trade-in offer and discounts on soon-to-be-discontinued iPhone 5 models. The company’s “Trade and Save” website offers a preliminary check on the value of your current smartphone, and will offer up to $250 (for an iPhone 5), $150 (iPhone 4S) or $100 (iPhone 4) towards a new […]
Sep 15 2013 | Posted in
Cell Phones |
Read More »
RadioShack has launched a temporary sale on AT&T models of the iPhone 5. From today until December 15th, the company offering a $20 discount; that puts the price of a 16GB phone as low as $180. The same $20 can be taken off the costs of 32 and 64GB phones. Joining Radio Shack in the […]
Dec 6 2012 | Posted in
Cell Phones |
Read More »