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Circuit City allows Blockbuster, shareholder Icahn to review books; promises board changes
startribune.com May 10, 2008
By MICHAEL FELBERBAUM , Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. - Circuit City Stores Inc. on Friday gave in to pressure from activist shareholders, essentially putting itself up for sale and agreeing to nominate dissident directors to its board. The electronics retailer announced...
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