| Origin of the name "RadioShack" |
The name "RadioShack" is a nautical term that dates back to the invention of the radio at the turn of the 20th century. At the time, wireless radio equipment aboard ships was generally housed above the bridge in a wooden structure called the "radio shack." The founders of RadioShack thought the name appropriate for a new retail business that supplied electronic equipment to "ham" radio operators and ships' radio officers. RadioShack became known as the place to go for the latest technology – and it still is today. |
Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer
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Julian Day
Day was named chairman and CEO on July 6, 2006. Day had previously served successfully in senior leadership positions at several large publicly traded retailing companies in the U.S. and played a key role in revitalizing such companies as Safeway, Sears and Kmart.
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| Stock symbol |
RSH (New York Stock Exchange)
(Stock listed as "TAN" prior to June 1, 2000)
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| Fortune 500 ranking |
423 (previous ranking: 399) |
| Net sales & operating revenues |
$5.081 billion
(Fiscal year ending 12/31/05)
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| Retail kiosks (wireless phones and accessories) |
More than 700 Sprint-branded in select shopping malls and
inside SAM'S CLUB locations |
| Average size of a company store |
2,529 sq. ft. |
| Company Web site |
http://www.RadioShack.com – More than just another e-commerce site, RadioShack.com also offers help such as a ZIP code-based store locator; our latest sale flyer; extensive how-to and knowledge articles, including videos; and other valuable information to help you with your electronics purchase decisions and product enjoyment. |
How to locate
a RadioShack store
or dealer |
Convenient online Store
Locator |
| Year company began |
1919, as a family leather business in Fort Worth, Texas. Click
here to learn more about our history. |
| First RadioShack store |
Opened in 1921 in Boston, Mass. |
| Home office |
RadioShack Corporation
Riverfront Campus World Headquarters
300 RadioShack Circle
Fort Worth, Texas 76102-1964
(817) 415-3011
Click here for directions.
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| Customer Care telephone |
1-800-THE-SHACK (1-800-843-7422) |
