Comments on: Circuit City Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

By: Matthew

Matthew — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:03:55 +0000

There are layoffs but I still see thousands of high paying jobs.

http://www.linkedin.com (professional networking)
http://www.indeed.com (aggregated listings)
http://www.realmatch.com (matches jobs based on your skills)

Good luck to the circuit city folks!

By: adam hartung

adam hartung — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:42:52 +0000

Remember when Circuit City was a favorite in “Good to Great” by Jim Collins? Remember when we thought being big gave you clout with customers and vendors to produce long-term returns (Michael Porter’s 5 Forces Model)? It’s time we recognize that the old approach to management doesn’t work in a rapidly shifting competitive world. There are winners in today’s market, but they follow a different approach. Read more at http://www.ThePhoenixPrinciple.com

By: Ritu

Ritu — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:13:28 +0000

Fixed it. Thanks for letting us know. I am sure he meant 1949 but in a hurry to break the news must have got it wrong. Once again, thank you for pointing it out.

By: jeremy

jeremy — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:48:26 +0000

There might be something wrong with your date. If Circuit City was founded in 1999, that means it has only been around nine years. A quick search says the year it was founded is 1949. I too look forward to some going out of business sales.