RadioShack
PE-Owned1 Documented ImpactElectronics retailer that filed two bankruptcies. Standard General acquired 1,743 stores for $26.2M but failed to revive the brand.
Ownership Information
RadioShack is owned by Standard General. Private equity ownership often leads to cost-cutting, price increases, and reduced quality of service as firms prioritize returns for investors over customers and employees.Learn more about PE ownership impact →
Timeline
RadioShack founded
Acquired by Standard General for $26.2 million
RadioShack filed two bankruptcies, closing all 7,400 stores
Standard General acquired 1,743 stores for $26.2M out of first bankruptcy but failed to revive the brand. Second bankruptcy in 2017 eliminated all remaining physical stores and 7,500+ jobs.
Before vs. After PE Acquisition
Store count
Reported 2017
Before PE
7,400 stores (peak)
After PE
0
↓ 100%
Tracked Locations
AZ (1)
Phoenix
960 Main St
Phoenix, AZ 85001
555-131-4648
CA (1)
Los Angeles
8433 Main St
Los Angeles, CA 90001
555-501-5264
CO (2)
Denver
1054 Main St
Denver, CO 80201
555-818-4940
Denver
3925 Main St
Denver, CO 80201
555-866-2727
FL (1)
Tampa
3498 Main St
Tampa, FL 33601
555-157-3952
GA (1)
Atlanta
8579 Main St
Atlanta, GA 30301
555-601-8564
MN (1)
Minneapolis
391 Main St
Minneapolis, MN 55401
555-494-2840
OR (1)
Portland
6336 Main St
Portland, OR 97201
555-815-6462