
Circuit City spokesman Bill Cimino added that the weak sales “should not be considered a negative,” considering the economic recession. He also noted that the company was improving its gross margin rate which was helping offset the sales decline.
Not everyone sees the numbers as a positive however. Retail consultant and investment banker Howard Davidowitz said it would be nearly impossible for the company to get out of bankruptcy protection given the harsh terms of the loan and the "collapse" of the retailer's customer base.