Some East Texas Radio Shack Stores to Close
Posted/updated on: February 20, 2015 at 11:21 am
FORT WORTH – Radio Shack stores in Tyler and Palestine are among eight in East Texas that will be closed in the next six weeks. As Radio Shack moves toward a major restructuring, they have started closing 1,700 stores around the country. Last Thursday, the 95 year old chain filed for chapter 11 protection. Close out deals started a day later. Sprint will take over up to 1,750 stores acquired by General Wireless. The wireless carrier’s outlets will be co-branded with RadioShack.
The Company says all closing locations are offering discounts of up to 50% off original prices on headphones, toys and other products. Discounts will apply to batteries and electronic components as well. The stores that will close will also sell the stores’ equipment and fixtures.
According to the company, The following East Texas stores are scheduled to be closed:
Tyler-Broadway Square Mall
Palestine-South Loop 256
Gun Barrel City
Marshall
Sulphur Springs
Crockett
Texarkana-North State Line Avenue
Texarkana-Central Mall on Richmond Road
