RadioShack Stops Asking for Names

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[I've been on their list for years because of the scanners I've got and never had a mailing from them. Makes ya wonder. . .]

AP BUSINESS WIRE

Monday, November 25, 2002 · Last updated 10:10 a.m. PT

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

FORT WORTH, Texas -- On "Seinfeld" once, Kramer wondered why RadioShack wanted your phone number when you were just buying batteries.

Actually, RadioShack customers were asked to give their names and addresses at checkout -- but the chain now says it has stopped doing that.

In a statement, RadioShack chairman and chief executive Leonard Roberts says the company began collecting the information for its mailing list more than 40 years ago. But, customers have said they found the practice annoying and time-consuming, so the company has decided to end it as part of its efforts toward providing a "superior customer shopping experience."

RadioShack says customers who are currently on its list will continue to receive special mailings. Shoppers who want to be added to the list must now ask a sales associate or call an 800 number (1-800-THE-SHACK).

-- Anonymous, November 26, 2002

Answers

at one time I was getting five copies of their ads.

it was because the clerks couldn't spell worth a damn.

-- Anonymous, November 26, 2002


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