CompUSA: The Death of a Tech Giant - Post-Mortar
CompUSA was once the largest computer retailer in the world. Let's explore how bad management, obsolete practices, and possible corporate espionage killed a tech retail giant.
Soft Warehouse 1989 Corporate Video from David Linder
Select images from SouthernRetail.blogspot.com
Other images:
Jonesdr77, JJBers, Kirk Allen, Coolcaesar, v343790
Macworld Expo 1998 footage from https://9to5mac.com
Main Theme:
Branches by DanoSongs
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"Apero Hour" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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"Backbay Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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0:00 - Intro
0:44 - Soft Warehouse, the World's First Computer Superstore
3:00 - The CompUSA Dream Team, the Rise of an Industry Giant
5:58 - Trouble in Techie Paradise
8:05 - The Final Downfall
11:35 - Final Words
Videos and images used in this episode belong to their respective owners. Post-Mortar does not hold the copyrights for any material used.
#compusa #retailhistory #computerhistory
Alex Nuelle 2022