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October 29, 2004

Circuit City will freeze pension plan

Circuit City Stores Inc. plans to freeze its employee pension plan as it restructures its retirement-benefits program.

The Richmond-based chain is one of the last national retailers to switch from offering a conventional pension plan for employees. Because of high employee turnover rates in the retail industry, most chains have eliminated or frozen their defined benefit pension plans.

"This puts us in a good competitive place and brings us in line with other retailers," said Eric Jonas, senior vice president of human resources.

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Posted by Tom Troceen