Fry’s was in a tough position. Expand, or risk leaving not just money on the table, but being swamped by expansion of others. In the short term it was a good mo

Fry’s was in a tough position. Expand, or risk leaving not just money on the table, but being swamped by expansion of others. In the short term it was a good move for them, but they became Best Buy (the failing version). They are at a crossroads. Give. Best Buy’s apparent comeback (I am surprised that I like shopping there now, after detesting it for so long) signals that Fry’s could do it. But Fry’s themselves seems to be denying it. They need to aggressive make signs of life. Close half the stores for chrissake. I’ve actually had 2 “once removed“ encounters with Randy Fry. 1. almost bought the house next door to his in Los Gatos. 2. DMV guy asked if I knew him. I don’t remember why exactly ... it was either that i’d bought the same car or he recognized my address as being near to his house. apparently Randy had just been in the DMV (I guess he doesn’t have people) and the DMV guy remembered him due to his local prominence. Turns out, as the DMV clerk told me, his real name is not Randy. For privacy reasons I guess I’ll not share it.