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CompUSA was once one of America’s biggest computer superstores—a place where millions of customers bought their first PCs, software, upgrades, and electronics. But after dominating computer retail for years, the company rapidly collapsed and almost completely disappeared.
This video explores the rise and fall of CompUSA, from its early expansion and nationwide success to brutal competition from Best Buy, online retailers, changing consumer habits, and the decisions that ultimately brought the computer retail giant down.
This video explores the rise and fall of CompUSA, from its early expansion and nationwide success to brutal competition from Best Buy, online retailers, changing consumer habits, and the decisions that ultimately brought the computer retail giant down.
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