Statements (75)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:shopping_mall
gptkb:brand |
| gptkbp:acquisition |
gptkb:Tandy_Corporation
gptkb:Sprint_Corporation |
| gptkbp:advertising |
Online marketing
Television commercials Print ads |
| gptkbp:community_involvement |
Sponsorship of local events
Support for local schools Donation of electronics to charities Partnerships with STEM organizations Workshops for electronics education |
| gptkbp:competitors |
gptkb:Best_Buy
gptkb:Fry's_Electronics gptkb:book gptkb:shopping_mall |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Iconic in electronics retailing
Influential in DIY culture Nostalgic brand |
| gptkbp:employees |
approximately 5,000 (2014)
Thousands (at peak) |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
Radio equipment
DIY electronics Consumer electronics retailing Hobbyist supplies |
| gptkbp:financial_products |
gptkb:2015
|
| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:1921
|
| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:Theodore_Albert_De_Vry
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Fort_Worth,_Texas
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Pioneered the electronics retail industry
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Radio Shack
|
| gptkbp:industry |
gptkb:shopping_mall
Consumer electronics |
| gptkbp:known_for |
DIY electronics
|
| gptkbp:motto |
You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers. Radio Shack logo |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
Bankruptcy filing in 2015
Closure of many stores in 2015 Launch of online store in 2018 Partnership with Amazon in 2017 Rebranding efforts in 2016 |
| gptkbp:notable_products |
gptkb:book
Batteries Radios Cables Mobile phones Video equipment Connectors Walkie-talkies Computer accessories Home automation products Cables and connectors |
| gptkbp:number_of_locations |
over 4,000
|
| gptkbp:number_of_stores |
over 400
|
| gptkbp:parent_company |
General Wireless Operations
|
| gptkbp:partnerships |
gptkb:Educational_Institution
Community organizations Various technology companies Various electronics manufacturers |
| gptkbp:previous_name |
gptkb:Radio_Shack_Corporation
|
| gptkbp:products |
Electronics
|
| gptkbp:revenue |
$1 billion (peak)
$1.2 billion (2014) |
| gptkbp:services |
Repair services
|
| gptkbp:status |
Online retail
Limited physical stores |
| gptkbp:subsidiary |
gptkb:Radio_Shack_Canada
gptkb:Radio_Shack_Mexico |
| gptkbp:symbol |
RSH
|
| gptkbp:target_market |
Hobbyists
DIY electronics enthusiasts |
| gptkbp:website |
www.radioshack.com
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Lance_Armstrong
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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