By: Aseem Gaurav, March 29, 2011 (New Delhi)
Texas-based gadget retailer RadioShack will begin selling Apple's iPad 2 at 500 of its stores beginning March 29, becoming the latest retailer to offer Apple’s hottest device.
With this RadioShack would join the league of Best Buy Co. Inc. (BBY), Target Corp. (TGT) and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT), as well as Verizon Wireless and AT&T (T) outlets who are already selling the device since its release more than two weeks ago.
The deal comes as a big boost for RadioShack, which has transformed its operations from an all-purpose tech store to a more narrowly focused mobile-device retailer.
A RadioShack employee said: "We are thrilled that iPad 2 will be available at 500 RadioShack locations across the country starting March 29."
At the moment, RadioShack sells some Apple products, including the iPod and AT&T-powered iPhone, in its flagship stores. It also sells both the AT&T and Verizon iPhones in its Target Mobile kiosks.
