RadioShack, formally RadioShack Corporation, is the trade name of an American retailer, founded in 1921, which operated a chain of electronics stores for more than 50 years. Since 2017, it has had approximately 28 remaining corporate locations, which are currently owned by General Wireless Operations, Inc, who are leasing the name from Kensington Capital Holdings. In addition to the corporate locations, as of September 2017, RadioShack operates as an online website and the name is licensed to approximately 425 independently owned authorized dealer stores.RadioShack, formally RadioShack Corporation, is the trade name of an American retailer, founded in 1921, which operated a chain of electronics stores for more than 50 years. Since 2017, it has had approximately 28 remaining corporate locations, which are currently owned by General Wireless Operations, Inc, who are leasing the name from Kensington Capital Holdings. In addition to the corporate locations, as of September 2017, RadioShack operates as an online website and the name is licensed to approximately 425 independently owned authorized dealer stores.