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29. The "old" CC no longer exists...

The CC name and trademark was bought by Systemax, who also bought the CompUSA name and trademark. Systemax also owns Tiger Direct.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Systemax

Subsidiaries and Divisions

Subsidiaries and divisions of Systemax, Inc. include SystemaxPC, Tiger Direct, CompUSA, CircuitCity.com, Global Industrial, Nexel, Misco, Infotel, Global Computer Supplies, SpeedGifter and Worldwide Rebates.

CompUSA acquisition

On January 6, 2008, Systemax Inc. announced an agreement on the acquisition of the Miami-based CompUSA brand, trademarks and e-commerce business, and as many as 16 CompUSA retail outlets in Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico.

Acquisition of Circuit City trademarks and website

On May 13, 2009, Circuit City announced it had closed a deal with Systemax allowing them to acquire the intellectual property of Circuit City, including its trademarks, brand name, and internet domain, for $14 million.The deal took effect six days later, and the first store under Systemax (currently using the CompUSA brand) opened in November 2009. The Circuit City website was restored with the Systemax purchase.