Computer City enters Chicago and San Jose, passes $1 billion mark.

FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 7, 1994--Computer City(R), North America's pre-eminent computer superstore retailer, continues its rapid growth by celebrating the opening of its first three Computer City SuperCenters in the Chicago market and its first two superstores in San Jose this week.

The company also announced that it has passed the $1 billion mark in sales for the fiscal year.

"Computer City's entrance into Chicago and San Jose cap a year of tremendous growth and success for this division," said John V. Roach, chairman and chief executive officer of Tandy Corporation. "In only its third full year of operation, Computer City passed the $1 billion mark, making it quite possibly the second fastest growing company in retail history.

"We believe that our continuing success is indicative of the rapid customer acceptance of Computer City's concept of value and service- oriented retailing," Roach added.

In the Chicago market, Computer City is located in Schaumburg, Deerfield, and Oak Brook. The San Jose area SuperCenters are located in Milpitas and Santa Clara. Computer City now operates a total of 69 locations in 41 domestic and five international markets throughout North America and Europe.

Computer City is the only computer superstore retailer authorized to carry Apple, AST, Compaq, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Leading Edge, Packard Bell, U.S. Logic(R) (in the United States), and Canadian Logic(R) (in Canada) personal computer products under one roof. Comparison shopping is easy and convenient with more than 5,000 name brand items including computers, printers, software and furniture.

For commercial, government and education accounts, the Computer City Direct sales team in each SuperCenter provides accurate pricing, availability and shipping information. The company also provides value-added services such as monthly credit plans and leasing options.

Most SuperCenters are open seven days a week. Each has a highly trained, non-commissioned retail sales staff along with a technical service department. The technical service department is open during all store hours and is factory authorized to service all leading computer brands.

Our exclusive "Upgrades on the Spot" department provides quick installation and testing of most hardware and software upgrades. Additionally, each SuperCenter has a professionally staffed training facility.

Computer City and Computer City Canada are divisions of Tandy Corporation, which also operates Radio Shack and Incredible Universe stores. -0- NOTE: Computer City is a registered service mark of Tandy Corporation. Computer City Canada is a registered service mark of Tandy Corporation. Computer City Express and "Upgrades on the Spot" are service marks of Tandy Corporation. Tandy and U.S. Logic are registered trademarks of Tandy Corporation. Canadian Logic is a trademark of Tandy Corporation. -0- The absence of a (R) or a (TM) in connection with the marks identifying products of other vendors does not indicate the absence of registration of those marks.

CONTACT: Computer City, Fort Worth

Mieke Henderson, 817/347-7624