
Once again, 96-year-old RadioShack is about to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Here's a look at what lead up to the company's incredible demise in recent years...
By Money Morning Staff Reports, Money Morning -
Once again, 96-year-old RadioShack is about to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Here's a look at what lead up to the company's incredible demise in recent years...
And whether or not it can survive restructuring once more...
By Money Morning Staff Reports, Money Morning -
Once again, 96-year-old RadioShack is about to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Here's a look at what lead up to the company's incredible demise in recent years...
And whether or not it can survive restructuring once more...
By Abby Higgs, Staff Writer, Money Morning -
RadioShack Corp. (OTCMKTS: RSHC) took another step in its demise on Feb. 5, 2015 when it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. One of the company's biggest issues: it failed to keep up with the times.
And it's not alone in its dogged refusal to adapt. Several businesses are headed down the same path as RadioShack.
By David Zeiler, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler -
The news that Staples Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) plans to close 225 stores illustrates a grim trend in retail that will accelerate over the next couple of years.
The store closings are expected to save Staples $500 million by the end of 2015 and represent 12% of the office supply chain's 1,846 North American stores.
"Our customers are using less office supplies, they're shopping less often in our stores and more online, and their focus on value has made the marketplace even more competitive," Staples Chief Executive Officer Ronald Sargent said.
The announcement on store closings came amid a disappointing Q4 earnings report. The company's earnings per share of $0.33 were well below expectations of $0.39. Revenue slipped 11% to $5.87 billion, which also missed expectations.