What is the history of Circuit City?
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What is the history of Circuit City?
Circuit City is an American consumer electronics retail company, was founded in 1949 by Samuel Wurtzel as the Wards Company, operated stores across the United States and pioneered the electronics superstore format in the 1970s. After multiple purchases and a successful run on the NYSE, it changed its name to Circuit City Stores Inc.
What happened to Birmingham City8?
City8 was a proposed local television channel in Birmingham that was scheduled to launch in November 2014 but went out of business before that date. In 2010, Ofcom announced that local TV would be introduced in the United Kingdom.
What happened to Circuit City in 2008?
On November 4, 2008, Circuit City announced that it would close 155 stores and lay off 17% of its workforce by the end of the year as a result of continuing difficulties in remaining profitable. On November 7, 2008, Circuit City laid off between 500 and 800 corporate employees from its Richmond, Virginia headquarters.
Does Circuit City still use the old logo?
Third and final Circuit City logo, used from 2001 until its liquidation in 2009. (it was also used for the revival throughout its entire run until it shut down in 2012. A slightly modified version of this logo is used for the second revival.)
When did Circuit City stop using the original logo?
Original Circuit City logo, used from 1984 to 1989. Third and final Circuit City logo, used from 2001 until its liquidation in 2009. (it was also used for the revival throughout its entire run until it shut down in 2012. A slightly modified version of this logo is used for the second revival.)
Why did Circuit City lay off 3400?
In a press release on March 28, 2007, Circuit City announced that in a “wage management” decision in order to cut costs, it had laid off approximately 3400 better-paid associates and would re-staff the positions at the lower market-based salaries.
