Went to San Marcos CA store for misc. exotic cables & adapters - the kind I used to always find there. Was astounded at how empty the shelves and few the staff. None of the several items I needed. Asked pointed questions about possible close-down (hadn't seen this thread yet) which were denied with "distribution center reorganizing inventory; check back soon" - type answers from several staff. Found what I need on-line but would have preferred to "see it / buy it now". Sad.
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Just came back from San Marcos California store. Shelves were half empty in every department. There appeared to be three other customers wandering around, and the parking lot was near empty save for employee vehicles.
The TV section was Samsung and a few off brands sitting in a dark, lonely corner. The salesman told me they weren't stocking floor model Sony's because Sony didn't want "to advertise their products that way" which made little sense to me.
He said the shelves were empty because Fry's was renegotiating the supplier contracts. I asked him if management had held a meeting recently telling the employees their jobs were safe, because if they had, that was a sure sign to start looking for work. He was not amused.
True.
The store feels empty.
Visited last night Mon 8/26/19 around 7pm.