it was reported that BB paid $87m for the 13 magnolia stores, which at the time seemed like a huge overpay even if they hadn't immediately mangled the brand. i do give BB credit for coming back from the brink, but it seems like other than cell phones and (very low margin) tvs noone actually goes there to buy products anymore--they seem to survive on revenue from services and financing.
Bose Chucks Mac
Just read that Bose is pulling McIntosh from all Magnolia Hi Fi locations. That is going to cut way back on locations that potential Mac customers will have available to them for auditions and the like. Ahh, the wonderful world of corporate buyouts.