What do you think? Is Fry's going to declare a BK in 2021?

The disappearing history of the Bay Area's themed Fry's Electronics stores https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/Remembering-the-Disney-World-of-electronic-stores-15837042.php

Every time I pass by my local Fry's I'm shocked to see it's still open. I used to love this place. It was my go to when putting together a desktop so out of nostalgia I still go in sometimes. To be honest, I really think I should stop. I'm not sure... —  read more 

https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2020/12/07/major-housing-project-planned-for-frys-property.html

It's just a start IMHO - we'll see what happens with other locations... Fry’s Electronics closes Campbell location as company struggles in digital age Fry's Electronics closes Campbell location as company struggles in digital age. The... —  read more 

https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/11/10/frys-electronics-closes-campbell-location-as-company-struggles-in-digital-age/

This place is on its last legs, no doubt. There have been so many store closures and at my location it looks threadbare, yet we manage to hang on by the skin of our teeth. I don’t know whether I should feel sorry for us, or if we should pat ourselves... —  read more 

Fry's Electronics has survived worse. Mark my words, we'll be back. Maybe not bigger and better than ever, but we'll be back. It's like some people here are hoping to see the company fail. What do you get out of that? You should be cheering us on... —  read more 

Things were bad long before the pandemic hit, it was depressing to see so many empty shelves in the store. Then add the pandemic into the mix along with a completely messed up supply chain and what you get is a total disaster. I was truly hoping we... —  read more 

This is my prediction. Stores are empty.

https://thebusinessjournal.com/frys-electronics-warehouse-closes-in-hanford/

Went into my local Fry’s yesterday in Austin not thinking much of it until I walked into what had to have been a more than 50% empty store inventory wise. Sections of the store had nothing in it. I just could not believe the lack of product and the... —  read more 

Best Buy boosts pay as coronavirus drives sales Shares of Best Buy have surged more than 4 percent in after-hours trading Tuesday on news that the retailer's online sales rose 255 percent quarter-to-date through July 18 compared to the same period... —  read more 

Just got back from Fry's Electronics in Phoenix. It was devastating. I always used to get excited to go, not just for the hardware, but for those other little gamer-specific things like Bawls Energy Drinks. It feels like a haunted house now... —  read more 

I've been a long time shopper at Fry's and from a purely "outside" perspective I honestly believe they failed for two main reasons. 1) They tried to do too much. When I think Fry's Electronics I think primarily computers and PC parts, and... —  read more 

Was this pandemic the final nail in the coffin?

Thats their HQ!! Bye-bye Fry's :( https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/04/15/huge-tech-campus-eyed-in-north-san-jose-at-frys-electronics-site/

Pessimistic Customers said that it was “Scary “ to see empty shelves at frys . What’s scarier? Frys empty shelves or Corona Virus? Because now I’m witnessing everyone panic over this “Deadly Destructive Pestilence. “You will see it with your own eyes... —  read more 

End of the month. Nothing to buy in there anyway. End of an era

Well. Stores are empty. Didnt have rca cables. And now need a printer usb cable. Out of stock online and in store. Yeah. Its toast. Its a shame. Used to be an event going there. Now its just depressing

Was just there today. 75% empty shelves. I am just a customer, but I can tell by what I see that Frys is in trouble.

Consignment model? No, they are closing stores...Palo Alto, Diluty, Anaheim, Woodland Hills.

Has the model changed? Are you on a Consignment Model now like Staples?

Sears or Fry's? I was certain Sears will be long gone by now but somehow it's still standing and shows no signs of giving up any time soon - even if there is only one store left in the end. Meanwhile, Fry's has started dropping stores one by... —  read more 

Looks like local business paper jumped the gun: http://www.sfvbj.com/news/2020/feb/25/developer-plans-project-former-frys-electronics-si/

Facebook posts show signs at Anaheim store that it is closing as of March 2. remember this: https://www.connect.media/prologis-picks-up-frys-occupied-asset-in-anaheim/ Duluth store closes, then replaced... —  read more 

Hello Fry's employees, I wanted to make a quick post to explain what may be going on with your stores. It's actually good news for you, so keep your head up: Years ago, I used to work at a shopping mall. The mall closed. Sears continued to pay... —  read more 

Do you know if I can get my money back? What will happen to my gift card if Fry's goes belly up?

If Fry's will continue on as is the thought shared by some here then explain how a retail chain stays healthy financially by keeping expensive shelves bare of goods? I was just in the Roseville, CA store last weekend to use a gift card I got for... —  read more 

I went into the Fry's in Illinois last night and was shocked to see the store so barren. I wanted to pick up a new pair of speakers for my computer at home and they literally had no speakers. After I looked around it became evident that something was... —  read more 

Fry's in Las Vegas is looking horrible as well.I don't see how much longer they can last. For everyone in Vegas, there's another place called PC Warehouse located in Henderson. They have a website and you can buy a ton of things. While it doesn't... —  read more 

Just visited Fry's Manhattan Beach CA during lunch. One checkout clerk only working and spew the company line that only Palo Alto closing. Place was barren compared to the old days with lots of rude/ignorant sales folk trying to look busy and long... —  read more 

On this thread we've seen a LOT of first hand reports of Fry's stores with empty shelves and demoralized employees. But we've also seen some posts that claim "It's coming back!" Request: Can we have some solid reports of specific Fry's stores that... —  read more 

I just left the Renton store parking lot was empty shelves were bare didn’t look good for a company doing business The company said they were waiting on inventory to arrive that sure didn’t seem very truthful and forthcoming. I saw a couple... —  read more 

10 Industrial mega-developer eyes Fry’s north San Jose site Prologis takes strong interest in Fry’s Electronics site in San Jose Google Maps Fry’s Electronics property at 550 E. Brokaw Road in north San Jose, outlined in red. The world’s largest... —  read more 

At least that they are fully stocked. The other places unfortunately are not fully caught up at this time.

Do other FRYs have a machine at the front to get help sign into machine to que for next avaiable help like at a bakery never seen that one same in electronis. Actually has somebody in resturn area and person checking your purchase at door. Actually... —  read more 

Popular youtuber Bitwit went to both the Burbank and Vegas Fry's stores in his new video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq2rUsUTL_0