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November 4, 2008

Circuit City to Lay Off 7,000 Workers; Close 155 Stores
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And the electronics retailer Circuit City has announced plans to lay off
nearly 17 percent of its domestic workforce, roughly 7,000 workers. The
retailer also plans to close 155 of its stores.



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