Battle of the Boring

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Circuit City is stalking Best Buy. The chain has once again decided to set up shop right next to its rival. NY Post: "The former Tower Records store on the Upper West Side is being replaced by Circuit City. The electronics retailer will open next fall in 6,000 feet on the ground and 25,000 feet on the second floor at 1961 Broadway—just a hop north of the new rival Best Buy store." [NY Post, third item]