We have to realize that the drones wandering around texting each other do not have any use for what RS traditionally sold. I still have four RS scanners, three of which get use to this day.
Just cleaned my local store out of 12V relays for an automotive tweak project. The expertise and desire to use what they used to sell is dwindling fast.
The modern analogy to yesterday’s components would be things like Arduino boards and parts for projects and robotics. Use that word in a Radio Shack and enjoy the silence. They really screwed up. I get everything online, specifically eBay. To ensure quality if I really need it, maybe Mouser or DigiKey.