[jpl]

It's always sad whenever a major retailer goes out of business.

I guess they just couldn't compete with Best Buy, and people only need so many big box stores around.

[villagerjoel]

On a related note...

http://www.theonion.com/content/news/even_ceo_cant_figure_out_how

[tgusa]

CC was doomed when Best Buy came onto the scene. We filled our first house with quality, affordable appliances from CC. Been in one lately?

[PLK]

I guess they just couldn't compete with Best Buy

Ya, you're probably right. But, it is irritating that Best Buy has such a monopoly on this market. The malls are dying, but it's still hard to find a parking spot at Best Buy. They need the competition! As it is, their service is mediocre and their prices are non-competitive. I think Best Buy has simply become a habit with consumers. We did not have a Circuit City within easy driving range so I'm unfamiliar with them, but one would think that with the huge increase in the use of technology and technological gadgets more than one successful retailer would emerge in this specialty! Especially one that emphasized customer service and tech support.

[bert]

.....I guess they just couldn’t compete with Best Buy.....

Actually, it was Walmart. Walmart totally redesigned its stores to include a wide array of electronics. It did not try to sell everything, only the best selling and fastest moving. This sliver came out of others hide and BB couldn’t stand it.