Tweeter Home Entertainment

[S.R. Johnson]

This is just in, Tweeter home entertainment here in dallas, texas is closing all of its stores here in the dallas, fort worth metroplex!! I just found out from a friend who works at the Park Lane store that is across the street from Northpark mall and N. Central Expressway. He said that they will be open for the next 8 weeks and then they will close their doors forever.

 

[stratman]

Is this only in Texas or across the country?

 

[j_garcia]

I believe it is across the country.

 

[pzaur]

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I found my answer to the question of what store brands were being affected.
Here's the news release from the Tweeter website:

http://www.twtr.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=80810&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=976457&highlight=

-pat

 

[stratman]

Is the Tweeter company being discussed this one?
www.tweeter.com

If so, does the future closing of the stores involve only the Tweeter name brand or also Showcase?

-pat

Yeah Pat that's the one, I would venture to guess they'd close everything, like Best Buy would have to close Magnolia. I can't believe it, they're a big chain. One of my client's wife is a manager or human resource person (can't remember which) so most likely she'll be out of a job. Or unless they're restructuring and will close only non-key stores?

 

[The Dukester]

Or unless they're restructuring and will close only non-key stores?

Yup, that's what the article says. They are closing several in Ga, all in Ca, Tx and a few in other states. They also announced opening a couple new ones. It's all in the link. Looks like the store here in SC is safe.

 

[skizzerflake]

(post deleted and reposted by me)

I found my answer to the question of what store brands were being affected.
Here's the news release from the Tweeter website:

http://www.twtr.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=80810&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=976457&highlight=

-pat

I'm surprised to NOT see my local Tweeter store on the list. The Towson, MD store sits right next to Compusa (which sells TVs) and a few blocks from a very busy Best Buy with a very busy Magnolia. Whenever I go into the Tweeter, it seems that there are more very eager sales people than customers.

 

[darien87]

I'm not too surprised to hear this. They don't even have any Tweeter's up here in the Bay Area. I only know of 1 back home in San Diego, and that one's in a crappy location.

 

[jeffie7]

Friend of mine works in the AV field
http://www.gramophone.com/welcome.htm

a year or so ago he was telling me how bad tweeter was doing. just a few months back I told him about the NFL ads tweeter was running and said something to him along the lines of I guess they pulled them selfs back up and are doing good.

I guess that's not true.

Either way, I've never bought anything from them.

 

[GlocksRock]

The one near me is closing too... why can't they close the other one? That sucks, I always enjoyed going there, and they did a lot of car stereo work for me too. This is very unfortunate as that store isn't even that old. I wonder if I would be able to score some new/demo equipment for super cheap? I guess I'll have to stop by soon and see what's up.

 

[majorloser]

Now if only they would do something about their (un)Sound Advice stores

I hate those stores and I hate their sales holes, I mean sales staff.

 

[stratman]

Now if only they would do something about their (un)Sound Advice stores

I hate those stores and I hate their sales holes, I mean sales staff.

You're not kidding, the one down here in the Gables, man, the sales staff walks around as if they're doing you a favor just by looking at you. I think some (staff) were carry overs from before Tweeters bought out Sound Advice and they're still sporting their condescending attitudes from the old "high-end" hey days. I've no sympathy for them. Just a bunch of old tired jerks that no little about audio or video.

 

[The Dukester]

FWIW the folks at my local Twitter are fairly knowledgeable and most courteous. I called the store B4 BF to ask about the Pioneer plasmas they were going to put on sale. They told me that even if I were out of town and called a CC number in on BF they would give me the deal and hold it till I got back. I called at two minutes after opening and got the same guy. Not only did he honor the price, but b/c I bought two, he cut it another $300 each off the ad price. .

They are somewhat opinionated, but not really too pushy there. I'll buy again if they stay that way and have what I want.