Circuit City Announces Executive Retirement

    RICHMOND, Va., April 25 Circuit City Stores, Inc. today
announced that after a career spanning nearly three decades, Richard Birnbaum,
executive vice president of operations, plans to retire next year.
    Birnbaum, 47, joined Circuit City in 1972 as a part-time sales counselor
in Washington, D.C.  He was elected vice president in 1985, president of the
company's central operating division in 1986, senior vice president --
marketing in 1991 and executive vice president -- operations in 1994.
    "Richard has been a guiding force in Circuit City's growth and
development, and his dedication to our company has been nothing short of
extraordinary," said W. Alan McCollough, Circuit City's president and chief
executive officer. "We will miss him, but we respect his decision and we
appreciate his desire to devote more time to his family."
    Beginning in mid-May, Birnbaum plans to work a limited schedule until his
official retirement effective May 1, 2002.
    Circuit City Stores, Inc. (NYSE: CC; KMX) is a leading national retailer
of brand-name consumer electronics, personal computers and entertainment
software.  With headquarters in Richmond, Va., Circuit City operates 593
Superstores and 34 mall-based Circuit City Express stores, giving it more
locations in more markets than any other consumer electronics specialty
retailer.  Circuit City's online presence, CircuitCity.com, offers an
integrated clicks-and-mortar experience with a comprehensive selection of
consumer electronics as well as extensive product information.  The company
also operates CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc., the nation's leading specialty
retailer of used cars.
    This release contains forward-looking statements, which are subject to
risks and uncertainties.  Additional discussion of factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from management's projections, forecasts,
estimates and expectations is contained in the company's SEC filings.

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