The rise and fall of Fry's Electronics: How a $2B empire vanished

Описание: Fry’s Electronics was once a nerd’s paradise — a treasure-hunt superstore with everything from computer chips to potato chips. At its peak, Fry’s pulled in $2 billion a year, with massive themed stores that became destinations in themselves. But just a few decades later, it was all gone.

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In this video, we dive deep into the history of Fry’s Electronics, how the Fry brothers built a retail empire, the business strategies that made it wildly successful, and the critical mistakes that caused its downfall. From slotting fees and aggressive pricing, to missing the e-commerce wave and being outmaneuvered by Amazon and Best Buy, this is the full story of how Fry’s went from iconic to extinct.