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TigerDirect

TigerDirect was an El Segundo, California-based online retailer dealing in electronics, computers, and computer components. The company was previously owned by Systemax, which is known for its acquisitions of the intellectual property of the defunct U.S. retail chains Circuit City and CompUSA and relaunching them as online retailers. The two brands were…

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Founded
1985; 41 years ago (1985)
Founders
Gilbert Fiorentino · Carl Fiorentino · Karlton Norman · Orlando Ramos
Industry
Retail
Headquarters
El Segundo, California, United States
Areas served
United States
Defunct
March 31, 2023; 3 years ago (2023-03-31)

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Nodes40
Edges39
Triples171
Avg. degree1.95
Density0.05
Components1

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related to history · 20
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related to References · 20
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related to Apple Computer lawsuit · 15
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related to Founders convicted of fraud · 15
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related to Acquisition of CompUSA and Circuit City brands · 13
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related to InfoWorld report · 11
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related to CBC investigation · 10
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related to Website re-launch and closures · 10
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related to Federal Trade Commission ruling · 8
TigerDirect → C3903, Disclosure Rule, Federal Trade Commission, On November, On-Site Service, Pre-sale Availability Rule, Warranty Act, Without

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SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
TigerDirectAreas servedUnited States1.00infobox
TigerDirectDefunctMarch 31, 2023; 3 years ago (2023-03-31)1.00infobox
TigerDirectFateCeased operations1.00infobox
TigerDirectFormerlyBLOC Development Corp. (1985-1987)1.00infobox
TigerDirectFounded1985; 41 years ago (1985)1.00infobox
TigerDirectFoundersGilbert Fiorentino1.00infobox
TigerDirectFoundersCarl Fiorentino1.00infobox
TigerDirectFoundersKarlton Norman1.00infobox
TigerDirectFoundersOrlando Ramos1.00infobox
TigerDirectHeadquartersEl Segundo, California, United States1.00infobox
TigerDirectIndustryRetail1.00infobox
TigerDirectKey peopleFrank Khulusi (CEO)1.00infobox
TigerDirectParentInsight Enterprises1.00infobox
TigerDirectPredecessorsCircuit City1.00infobox
TigerDirectPredecessorsCompUSA1.00infobox
TigerDirectProductsComputer hardware, software, peripherals, gaming, electronics1.00infobox
TigerDirectTypeSubsidiary1.00infobox
TigerDirectWebsiteArchived official website at the Wayback Machine (archive index)1.00infobox

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