Radioshack started in 1921 but didnt make the century of existence, peaking around 1999 and filing for bankruptcy in 2015. It was also rescued by Tandy in the 1960's.
And its clear to me what REITs have to do with retail. They own the land and buildings that the shops lease to hawk their wares. If REITs are falling then retail footprints shrinking may well be a cause so this is commenting on the whole retail sector.
However HLG is not the sector , it is in the sector. Sure headwinds are annoying and fighting the tide tiring, but sooner or later the winds shift and the tide turns.