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Oliver Buchannon
Michael Kientz

Classic Americana examines familiar American memories through a business lens. Each edition begins with something widely recognized — and follows the economic forces behind it.

Remember Circuit City? How It Built 600 Stores — and Then Disappeared

Feb 19, 2026

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4 min read

Remember Circuit City? How It Built 600 Stores — and Then Disappeared

A nationwide electronics giant with $12 billion in sales — and a model that couldn’t survive its own cost cuts.

Michael Kientz
Michael Kientz

Just familiar stories examined through a serious business lens.