How CompUSA readies online orders for in-store pick-up in 15 minutes

Fulfilling 95% of online orders in 15 minutes requires that each CompUSA store to integrate its inventory management system with that of the web store, senior director of e-commerce Al Hurlebaus says.

Posted 03/27/2007Paul DemeryPost a comment

/ Marketing

CompUSA.com syndicating customer product reviews to shopping engines

CompUSA saw a 40% increase in conversion of reviewed products after it launched ratings and reviews from Bazaarvoice on-site last year. Now, it’s leveraging those reviews beyond the site.

Posted 09/07/2006Paul DemeryPost a comment

CompUSA dips into the eBay drop-off business

Consumer electronics retailer CompUSA Inc. has launched an eBay listing management service for items dropped off at its stores in Las Vegas and nearby Henderson, NV, the retailer said today. Customers can receive payment in gift cards in lieu of cash.

Posted 03/08/2006Kurt PetersPost a comment

/ E-Retailers

CompUSA gets up to 25% jump in sales thanks to e-learning program

CompUSA is teaching its employees selling and customer service techniques with web-based educational courses that have led to a 10-25% increase in sales for the product categories featured in the courses, the retailer says.

Posted 03/18/2005Kurt PetersPost a comment

/ Technology

With digital deliveries, CompUSA stores expand into new niches

With a new web-based system of sourcing software products for customers, CompUSA wants to offer the largest range of retail software--without stocking extra inventory. The technology may also be used for other digital products.

Posted 12/12/2003Kurt PetersPost a comment

How the web is expanding CompUSA’s in-store software offerings

With a limited amount of shelf space to display a virtually unlimited number of software titles, CompUSA is expanding its software offerings with a new web-based system that lets customers order software on-demand. Instead of adding to in-store inventory, it burns software CDs in-store.

Posted 12/31/2003Internet RetailerPost a comment

/ Press Release

RadioShack Corporation Announces New Management Team Structure that Simplifies Reporting, Narrows Accountability, Improves...

Four Executives Promoted to Executive Vice President FORT WORTH, Texas, March 16 -- RadioShack Corporation`s (NYSE:RSH) President, Chief Operating Officer and Acting CEO Claire Babrowski announced today the promotion of four executives to Executive Vice President, along with a new management team structure that simplifies reporting, narrows accountability and facilitates faster decision making. The executive promotions include: David Barnes, EVP...

Posted 03/20/2006