Thanks to Engadget for the original tip on this story and it's a pretty big deal! From personal experience, CompUSA has never delivered a particularly good retail experience and clearly I wasn't the only one who felt that way. Many of the other articles that I read also pointed to a slowdown in computer sales in general, but CompUSA seem to have lots more problems going for them. Their stores always just seemed to be somewhat messy around the edges and the employees weren't always the most knowledgeable about the products they sold. Although, the store that we use to have near us at least had a full time Apple rep there and he usually knew what he was talking about.
Well, I'll certainly see if they have any good deals there before they close, maybe get an extra Christmas present or two!
Computer and electronics retailer CompUSA announced on Friday that it would start winding down its retail operations after being acquired by an investment firm, which is looking to sell the company's business and assets.
Gordon Brothers Group is discussing with different parties the sale of stores in key retail markets and CompUSA's other assets, including the Internet retail unit CompUSA.com and technical-support-services business CompUSA TechPro.
The retail stores that don't sell will be shut down, CompUSA said in a statement. The 103 stores will remain open during the holiday shopping season and provide heavy discounts on products.
Link: PC World - CompUSA Closing Up Shop.
Link: RIP, CompUSA: 1984 - 2008 - Engadget.
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