Radio Shack

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Brand Details

Type: Brand

Description: RadioShack is an American electronics retailer founded in 1921. Initially focused on amateur radio equipment, it later expanded its product range to include a wide variety of consumer electronics, hobbyist components, and related accessories. The company experienced significant growth, reaching its peak in the late 1990s with thousands of stores worldwide. However, it faced financial challenges in the 21st century, leading to bankruptcy filings in 2015 and 2017. After these setbacks, RadioShack transitioned to a primarily online business model, maintaining a presence through its website and a network of independently owned and franchised stores. As of February 1st, 2025, RadioShack continues to operate, with a renewed focus on e-commerce and a select number of physical locations.

Website: https://radioshack.com

Mention Analytics

Total Mentions: 6

Subreddit Mentions:

Positive Mentions: 2

Negative Mentions: 4

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NegativeGeneral Discussion

💬 4841 comments

⬆︎ 6258 upvotes

Like Circuit City and Radio Shack

Found in /r/Futurology/
NegativeGeneral Discussion

💬 60 comments

⬆︎ 50 upvotes

The name change was disastrous and did not improve the company's image.

Found in /r/advertising/
PositiveGeneral Discussion

💬 255 comments

⬆︎ 3243 upvotes

The author used Radio Shack TRS-80 in his early career.

Found in /r/learnprogramming/

Oct 14, 2019

Bought this in 1980. Still working.

PositiveGeneral Discussion

💬 80 comments

⬆︎ 2704 upvotes

This brand is mentioned in passing, there is no direct sentiment expressed towards the brand in this discussion.

Found in /r/BuyItForLife/

Feb 28, 2019

Okay my fellow cynical advertising professionals, this thread has a topic you will enjoy: brand death. Let's relive those amazing end of brand life stories and provide some.post mortem analysis

NegativeGeneral Discussion

💬 56 comments

⬆︎ 54 upvotes

Failed due to competition and changing market.

Found in /r/advertising/

Oct 17, 2017

Mom used the same radio for over thirty years at her desk at work. Still works great!

NegativeGeneral Discussion

💬 137 comments

⬆︎ 4529 upvotes

One commenter mentions a negative experience with a Radio Shack return, indicating a potential customer service issue.

Found in /r/BuyItForLife/

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