RadioShack Reports 11 Percent Total Sales Increase For May

Comparable Store Sales On Plan With A 7 Percent Gain

7-Jun-00

RadioShack Corporation (NYSE: RSH) reported that total sales from its retail division, including sales to its dealer/franchise stores, increased 11 percent for May, up from $294.3 million last year to $325.6 million this year. On a comparable store basis, sales at company-owned stores increased 7 percent for the month when compared to 17 percent for the prior year period.""RadioShack's comparable same-store sales were on plan, driven by strong results in our computer business and audio video categories during the month. The national launch today of the RCA Digital Entertainment Center at RadioShack is expected to drive exceptional results in the audio video category in June and beyond,"" stated Leonard Roberts, Chairman, President and CEO of RadioShack Corporation. ""This new RCA launch is just one more catalyst that will continue to propel our business growth. This fall we will launch yet another powerful catalyst for growth, the Microsoft Internet Center @ RadioShack.""RadioShack's year-to-date total sales were $1,666.0 million this year compared to $1,460.0 million last year representing an increase of 14 percent. Year-to-date comparable store sales have increased 10 percent.RadioShack Corporation is the nation's largest and most trusted consumer electronics retailer in the United States, and offers both on- and off-line shopping convenience. With more than 7,100 stores and dealers, RadioShack sells more wireless telephones, telecommunications products and electronic parts and accessories than any other retailer. It is estimated that 94 percent of Americans live or work within five minutes of a RadioShack store or dealer. For more information, visit the RadioShack Web site at www.radioshack.com.

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