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P.C. Richard & Son marks 100th anniversary

For P.C. Richard & Son, one of the best decisions was to keep its business private.

In 1993, the electronics and appliance retailer withdrew its plans to go public at the last minute following a poor reception. Industry experts say it was a wise choice.

To last as long as 100 years in New York's Darwinian consumer electronics and appliance market is no small thing, the experts say. To...

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