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Radio Shack Repositions Itself After Circuit City's Demise

"The Shack" Changes Its Brand Image And Works for Retail Relevance in 2009

Radio Shack repositioned its brand and its inventory in 2009 to remain relevant and to capture some of the electronics consumers left behind by Circuit City.
Radio Shack Repositions Itself After Circuit City's Demise
Barbara Farfan
In an effort to modernize its brand, Radio Shack decided to take the obsolete reference to "radios" out of its advertising, nicknaming itself "The Shack" in August, 2009. The chain's marketing was heavily focused on its mobile and wireless inventory in 2009, and its strategic partnership with T-Mobile.

Long-time customers will know that "The Shack" still carries hard-to-find electronic accessories and parts, but the chain also worked hard in 2009 to become more relevant to a younger demographic of electronics consumers.

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