Circuit City Hints At Revamp

Circuit City says it will test out a new type of store starting this summer. John Mulleady, vice president at the electronics retailer, didn’t offer much detail on the concept but said it’s part of an ongoing effort to better appeal to modern customers. Best Buy and other big box retailers, for example, have been […]

Circuit City says it will test out a new type of store starting this summer.Circuit_city_logo_high_aug23_2005

John Mulleady, vice president at the electronics retailer, didn't offer much detail on the concept but said it's part of an ongoing effort to better appeal to modern customers.

Best Buy and other big box retailers, for example, have been subtly retooling their stores to appeal more to women.

Our suggestion for a new Circuity City theme: Sales associates who aren't paid on commission and have some vague familiarity with the products.

Circuit City to open new prototype store:exec [Reuters]