Electronic Express
| Company type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Headquarters | , |
Number of locations | 20 |
| Products | Consumer Electronics, home appliance |
Number of employees | 350 (2016) |
| Website | electronicexpress |
Electronic Express is a family-owned American enterprise founded in 1983, with its headquarters situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It holds the distinction of being Tennessee's largest independent retailer specializing in consumer electronics and major appliances. The company manages 20 outlets across Tennessee and Alabama and initiated its e-commerce operations in 1999.
History
The origin of Electronic Express dates back to 1983 when it launched within an 80-square-foot space at Harding Mall in Nashville, TN. Initially, the store offered small electronic items such as portable CD players, telephones, and boom boxes before expanding to a larger location with an increased product range.
In 2003, Electronic Express joined NATM Buying Corporation as its 12th member. NATM is recognized as the foremost purchasing group serving regional retailers in the appliance and electronics sectors.
The inclusion of major appliances to their inventory began in 2008 with the opening of a store in Cool Springs, Tennessee.
Following the shutdown of Circuit City in 2009, Electronic Express acquired three former Circuit City sites, including two sizable "The City" style stores measuring approximately 20,000 square feet located in Spring Hill, TN and Cleveland, TN.
Mattress sales were introduced in one store in 2011 and gradually extended to additional locations over time.
That same year marked Electronic Express's expansion beyond the Middle Tennessee area with a new store opening in Cleveland, TN. Two years later, the company ventured outside Tennessee by establishing a store in Decatur, AL within the Decatur Mall.
In November 2015, the company unveiled its first dedicated appliance center next to their store in Hermitage, TN, featuring a comprehensive appliance selection alongside multiple kitchenettes designed to showcase appliances as they would be arranged in a residential kitchen.
A new retail location was launched in 2017 at the Oak Ridge City Center in Oak Ridge, TN.
The Alabama market saw further growth in 2019 with two additional stores opening in Huntsville and Florence.
In 2020, Electronic Express expanded its presence within middle and eastern Tennessee by opening two more stores: one in May located in Chattanooga's Hamilton Place shopping area and another outlet store that began operations in October inside the Opry Mills Mall.