RadioShack Franchise News

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 24, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --RadioShack Corporation (NYSE: RSH) a leading national retailer of innovative mobile and technology products, services and accessories, today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012.
Total net sales and operating revenues from continuing operations for the 2012 first quarter decreased 0.9% to $1.01 billion, compared to $1.02 billion for the 2011 first quarter. Net loss for the 2012 first quarter totaled $8.0 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, compared to net income of $35.1 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, for the 2011 first quarter. Net income in the 2011 first quarter included costs associated with the early retirement of debt totaling $4.1 million ($2...

Just 10 Days Remain to "Deduct" Special Trade-in Value on Used Devices from Cost of New
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- While many Americans patiently await tax refunds, consumers have "deducted" more than $2 million in cumulative savings by trading in used cell phones and other gadgets in just more than two weeks of America's Mobile Makeover Month by RadioShack (NYSE: RSH), a leading national retailer of innovative technology products, services and accessories.
A recent survey commissioned by RadioShack found electronics may be a treasure trove for the more than 90 million American adults who have retired technology at home. Those surveyed who have unused technology believe their old devices are worth $502 on average...

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- RadioShack Corporation (NYSE: RSH) will host a live webcast of its first-quarter earnings conference call with investors starting at 9 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, April 24, 2012, to review financial results for the first quarter, which ended March 31, 2012.
RadioShack also will issue a news release summarizing its first-quarter results and intends to file its Form 10-Q with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission before the start of market trading on the New York Stock Exchange on April 24, 2012.
The live webcast can be accessed on the Investor Relations home page of the RadioShack corporate website at http://IR.RadioShackCorporation.com.
Replays of the conference call will be available via the Internet and telephone beginning at approximately 11 a...

Only 3 Weeks Left for Special Deals Trading Used Technology for New Gadgets
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- RadioShack Corp. (NYSE: RSH), a leading national retailer of innovative technology products, services and accessories, proudly announces consumers have already saved themselves $1 million dollars only seven days into America's Mobile Makeover Month by RadioShack — just by trading in used, outdated and unwanted technology.
America's Mobile Makeover Month by RadioShack offers special guaranteed savings in conjunction with the company's year-round, hassle-free Trade & Save Program. During this special promotion, RadioShack promises customers at least $30 and as much as $300 in immediate store credit when they trade in a working mobile phone and activate a new one...

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- RadioShack Corp., a leading national retailer of innovative mobile and technology products, services and accessories, today announced that the Company has selected Grey New York as its lead advertising agency of record, concluding a comprehensive review process that commenced in November 2011.
"Grey ranks among the most respected, innovative and creative agencies in the advertising landscape," said Jim Gooch, president and CEO of RadioShack Corp. "We're thrilled for the opportunity to collaborate with this team as we continue transforming our brand, with a sharp focus on building consumer awareness of our wireless offering and driving traffic into our stores."
Grey New York will support creative strategy and execution for RadioShack's entire marketing ecosystem: in stores, television, online, social media, mobile media, digital media, printed circulars, outdoor and other categories, including focus on Hispanic applications across all of these channels...

April Minimum Trade-in Value Encourages Consumers to Clean Out Junk Drawers, Trade Old Phones for New Mobile Technology
FORT WORTH, Texas, March 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- RadioShack Corp. (NYSE: RSH), a leading national retailer of innovative technology products, services and accessories, announces America's Mobile Makeover Month by RadioShack — the retailer's latest program to help consumers keep up with ever-changing, fast-paced mobile technology without breaking the bank.
Starting April 1 through April 28, through this special promotion RadioShack guarantees customers at least $30 and as much as $300 in immediate store credit when they trade in a working mobile phone and activate a new one.
A recent survey commissioned by RadioShack found more than 90 million American adults have unused technology products lying around the house...

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, and FORT WORTH, Texas, March 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- RadioShack Corp., a leading national retailer of innovative mobile and technology products, services and accessories, and Berjaya Retail Berhad, a Malaysian retail group with diverse franchised brands, have signed a master development agreement that substantially expands RadioShack's global footprint across 10 Southeast Asian countries.
Under the long-term agreement, Berjaya Retail (Cayman) Limited as franchise developer is expected to open at least 1,000 franchise locations across the Association of Southeast Asia Nations within the first 10 years. Its subsidiary in Malaysia, Berjaya RS Sdn. Bhd., expects to open its first RadioShack locations later this year in Kuala Lumpur...

RadioShack Corporation Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2011 Results
FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- RadioShack Corp. (NYSE: RSH), a leading national retailer of innovative mobile and technology products, services and accessories, today reported results for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2011, in line with the Company's pre-announcement of earnings on Jan. 30, 2012.
Total net sales and operating revenues from continuing operations for the 2011 fourth quarter increased 5.9% to $1.39 billion, compared to $1.31 billion for the 2010 fourth quarter. Net income for the 2011 fourth quarter was $11.9 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, compared with net income of $57.0 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended Dec...

RadioShack Named No. 1 Electronics Concept and No. 63 Overall in Entrepreneur Magazine's List of the '2012 Franchise 500'
FORT WORTH, Texas, March 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- RadioShack Corp. (NYSE: RSH), a leading national retailer of innovative technology products, services and accessories, recently has been named the top electronics franchise concept and No. 63 overall in the annual "Franchise 500" ranking published by Entrepreneur Magazine.
"RadioShack is pleased to receive this recognition for our franchise program," said Marty Amschler, vice president of franchise for RadioShack Corp. "This acknowledgment is evidence of the great support RadioShack provides independent franchise operators — the purchasing power of a national retailer, the personality of a neighborhood merchant, the appeal of a complete line-up of private-brand products and unparalleled training and marketing support...

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- RadioShack Corp. (NYSE: RSH) today announced that William "Bill" Nebes III has been promoted to senior vice president, overseeing the Company's operations in Mexico. Mr. Nebes will report directly to Jim Gooch, president and chief executive officer of RadioShack Corp.
Mr. Nebes has served as vice president of Mexico operations for RadioShack since February 2009, shortly after RadioShack acquired full ownership of the Mexico business in December 2008.
"We're pleased with Bill's efforts in Mexico that have improved performance across merchandising platforms, increased sales and achieved positive comparable-store sales," Mr. Gooch said. "Under Bill's leadership, we continue to see opportunities in Mexico to grow and expand our brand...

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- RadioShack Corporation (NYSE: RSH) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a first-quarter cash dividend of $0.125 per share on the Company's common stock, payable on March 30, 2012, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 16, 2012.
About RadioShack Corporation
RadioShack is a leading national retailer of innovative mobile technology products and services, as well as products related to personal and home technology and power supply needs. The Shack®offers consumers a targeted assortment of wireless phones and other electronic products and services from leading national brands, exclusive private brands and major wireless carriers, all within a comfortable and convenient shopping environment...

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- RadioShack Corporation (NYSE: RSH) will host a live webcast of its fourth-quarter earnings conference call with investors starting at 8:30 a.m. EST on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, to review financial results for the fourth quarter, which ended Dec. 31, 2011.
RadioShack also will issue a news release summarizing its fourth-quarter results and intends to file its Form 10-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission before the start of market trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Feb. 21, 2012.
The live webcast can be accessed on the Investor Relations home page of the RadioShack corporate website at http://IR.RadioShackCorporation.com.
Replays of the conference call will be available via the Internet and telephone beginning at approximately 10:30 a...

RadioShack Marks World Cancer Day With Contribution to LIVESTRONG
February 03, 2012 // Franchising.com // Fort Worth , TX -  In observation for the upcoming annual World Cancer Day on Feb. 4, RadioShack Corp. announced a substantial increase in its total contributions to LIVESTRONG , reaching a yearly total of $5.7 million in 2011. RadioShack, in association with its customers and suppliers, has contributed more than $12 million since 2009 in support of programs and services by LIVESTRONG , the foundation that serves people affected by cancer and empowers them to take action against the world's leading cause of death.
RadioShack's contributions to LIVESTRONG result from a combination of customer donations at the point of sale in its company-operated stores and dealer locations nationwide, direct corporate donations and sales of LIVESTRONG -branded products, including the iconic yellow LIVESTRONG wristband...

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- RadioShack Corp. (NYSE: RSH), a leading national retailer of innovative mobile and technology products, services and accessories, today announced preliminary, unaudited results for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2011.
Total net sales and operating revenues from continuing operations for the 2011 fourth quarter increased approximately 6% to $1.39 billion compared to $1.31 billion for the fourth quarter last year. Comparable store sales for company-operated stores increased approximately 2% during the 2011 fourth quarter. Consolidated gross profit as a percent of net sales in the 2011 fourth quarter is expected to be approximately 35%, compared to 41% in the 2010 fourth quarter. Diluted earnings per share for the 2011 fourth quarter are expected to be in the range of $0...

RadioShack Makes the Holidays 'So Right' for Time-Pressed Shoppers Seeking the Season's Hottest Gifts and Great Values
FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With Hanukkah starting today and just five shopping days 'til Christmas, time is ticking away for shoppers looking for a great deal on last-minute gifts. RadioShack, a leading national retailer of innovative technology products, services and accessories, stops the clock for last-minute shoppers with great deals on the hottest tech and mobile gifts at thousands of convenient neighborhood locations.
Keeping Down the Cost of Keeping in Touch
Choose from 20 free hot mobile phones through Dec. 24 with a qualifying two-year plan and data pack*. This free-phone offer provides customers the ultimate value and personal service they've come to expect from RadioShack...

FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- RadioShack Corp. has initiated a formal review of its creative agency of record for the U.S. general market. The search will focus on identifying world-class agencies capable of delivering transformational creative concepts in a highly competitive retail landscape. RadioShack reported total advertising expenses of approximately $206 million for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2010.
To help navigate the review process, RadioShack has once again retained the services of Select Resources International (SRI), an agency-review consulting firm based in Santa Monica, Calif. All candidates' inquiries about participating in the review should be referred directly to SRI at 310.450.5777. The review commences immediately; RadioShack expects to appoint its creative agency of record in March 2012...

So Right: Delivering Pre-Holiday Value and Convenience with More Than 25 Free Mobile Phones from Three National Carriers (with qualifying 2-year plan and data pack)
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Nov. 18, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Bargain hunters searching for the best holiday deals need not wait for Black Friday to get in on the hottest offerings of the season. RadioShack, a leading national retailer of innovative technology products, services and accessories, will offer more than 25 different mobile phones, including models from Verizon Wireless, Sprint and AT&T, free Nov. 20–23 with a qualifying new or upgrade two-year plan and data pack*.
As the nation's mobile authority, RadioShack's blitz of more than 25 free phones will provide customers with the ultimate value and the personal service the company is known for...

FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- RadioShack Corp. (NYSE: RSH), a leading national retailer of innovative mobile and technology products, services and accessories, today announced that Robert E. Abernathy, 57, has been elected to the Company's Board of Directors.
Mr. Abernathy is the North Atlantic consumer products group president for Kimberly-Clark Corp., a publicly traded global health and hygiene company, and has served that company in various capacities for almost three decades. Mr. Abernathy's election expands the Board's membership from eight to nine directors.
Mr. Abernathy has been group president since 2008, with responsibilities that include oversight of the company's consumer business in North America and Europe, related customer development and supply chain organizations, and its global nonwovens business...

Mobile Product Support from RadioShack Now Available for Tablets and Cell Phones
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- RadioShack Corp. (NYSE: RSH), a leading national retailer of innovative mobile and personal technology products, services and accessories, has launched a Mobile Product Support service available at no cost to customers who purchase mobile devices, including tablets, in-store at any of RadioShack's 4,500 U.S. retail locations.
Starting today, in an effort to provide an industry-leading mobility customer experience, all purchases of mobile devices will include free specialist support, whereby customers will have the ability to connect 24 hours a day with specially trained Wireless Specialists via phone, live chat, email, or in online forums...

70% of Americans Plan To Buy Majority Of Gifts In-Stores Versus Online
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- To celebrate the start of the holiday season, RadioShack Corporation, a leading national retailer and holiday go-to for gifts and gadgets that are "So Right," today released the results from its "So Right Consumer Survey." The findings revealed the items that consumers are most likely to forget this holiday season, where shoppers plan on doing the majority of their spending - in-store vs. online - and holiday staples that make their "So Right" list this year.
Making A List, Checking It Twice
During the season of giving thanks, survey results seem to indicate that one of the most forgotten items is the thank you note...