Radio Shack Corporation

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Company
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tandy_Corporation
gptkb:Radio_Shack
gptkbp:acquired gptkb:Tandy_Corporation
gptkbp:acquisition gptkb:Tandy_Corporation
gptkbp:competitors gptkb:Best_Buy
gptkb:Newegg
gptkb:Micro_Center
gptkb:Fry's_Electronics
gptkb:book
gptkb:shopping_mall
gptkbp:dissolved gptkb:2017
gptkbp:employees approximately 5,000 (2014)
gptkbp:financial_products gptkb:2015
gptkbp:founded gptkb:1921
gptkbp:founder gptkb:Theodore_Albert_De_Vry
Theodore and Milton Deutschmann
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Fort_Worth,_Texas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Radio Shack Corporation
gptkbp:industry gptkb:shopping_mall
gptkbp:key_people gptkb:Dale_A._Mc_Cree
gptkbp:motto You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.
gptkbp:notable_event Bankruptcy filing in 2015
Rebranding efforts in 2016
Launch of new employee engagement initiatives in 2014
Introduction of new customer feedback systems in 2014
Acquisition by General Wireless in 2015
Collaboration with tech startups in 2014
Expansion into Canada in 2013
Introduction of mobile phone services in 2013
Introduction of new marketing strategies in 2014
Introduction of new payment options in 2014
Introduction of new product lines in 2014
Introduction of new store formats in 2014
Introduction of new store layouts in 2014
Introduction of private label products in 2014
Launch of community engagement initiatives in 2014
Launch of loyalty program in 2014
Launch of mobile app in 2014
Launch of new advertising campaign in 2014
Launch of new advertising partnerships in 2014
Launch of new product categories in 2014
Launch of new promotional events in 2014
Launch of new website in 2014
Launch of online store in 2016
Launch of social media campaigns in 2014
Partnership with Radio Shack Canada in 2013
Partnership with Sprint in 2013
Store closures in 2015
Introduction of new training programs for employees in 2014
Introduction of new sustainability practices in 2014
Launch of new corporate social responsibility programs in 2014
Introduction of new community outreach programs in 2014
Introduction of new customer service policies in 2014
Introduction of educational workshops in stores in 2014
gptkbp:notable_products Batteries
Radios
Cables
Connectors
Walkie-talkies
DIY electronics
Computer accessories
gptkbp:parent_company General Wireless Operations
gptkbp:previous_name gptkb:Radio_Shack_Corporation
gptkbp:products Consumer electronics
gptkbp:revenue $1 billion (2014)
gptkbp:services Electronics repair
gptkbp:subsidiary gptkb:Radio_Shack_Canada
gptkbp:traded_on OTC: RSHCQ
gptkbp:type gptkb:football_club
gptkbp:website www.radioshack.com