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Best Buy Co. Inc. (BBY) is in the Retail Industry
- Revenue
- Mar 01 2008
- $40.0B
- Profit
- Mar 01 2008
- $1.4B
- Market Cap
- Aug 27 2008
- $18.2B
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What's So Special About RadioShack? - Barron's
RadioShack RSH shares are up 57% in six weeks, but Barron's Kopin Tan thinks the jump is without justification. by SA Editor Rachael Granby
Schaeffer's "Behind the Headlines" Highlights the Following Stocks: Activision, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Best Buy, Circuit City Stores, and RadioShack
CINCINNATI -- Today's "Behind the Headlines" from Schaeffer's Investment Research focuses Activision (NASDAQ:ATVI), Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (NYSE:KKD), Best Buy (NYSE:BBY), Circuit City Stores (NYSE:CC), and RadioShack (NYSE:RSH). "Behind the Headlines" is a report that analyzes newsworthy stocks that are generating a lot of attention on Wall Street. "Behind the Headlines"...
RadioShack to operate Sprint-branded wireless kiosks; Best Buy adds Verizon to wireless line-up.(Business)
Byline: DAN MEYER Sprint Corp. and RadioShack Corp. reported a multi-year agreement to develop, deploy and operate Sprint-branded kiosks in about 500 shopping malls across the country following a 10-month test program involving 10 Sprint kios Byline: DAN...
RadioShack, Best Buy beef up broadband service offerings - RadioShack Corp. markets Microsoft Corp.'s digital subscriber line service; Best Buy Company Inc. links with AT and T Broadband L.L.C - Brief Article
High-speed Internet access is considered to be the golden egg for CE retailers, spurring sales of both products and services as the booming digital-product cycle continues. In recent weeks, two major retail chains unveiled programs to further cement their position as a source for these new connections.
AS DIGITAL TV'S DEBUT NEARS, INDUSTRY CHARTS COURSE
NEW YORK-As the dream of digital television rapidly becomes reality, consumer electronics retailers detailed strategies -- and concerns -- at a conference last week. At the Digital Television Conference, here, sponsored by U.S. equity research fi NEW YORK-As the dream of digital...
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Best Buy Launches DTV Facebook Application and Microsite to Help People Prepare For the Digital Television Transition
Interactive Programs Launch for Digital Transition Awareness Month MINNEAPOLIS -- Best Buy, the nation's largest consumer electronics retailer, today announced the launch of two new digital programs to help prepare consumers for the analog to digital broadcast transition DTV taking place on February 17, 2009. The microsite, www.askablueshirt.com,...
Chateau Collection Wine Cellar by Marvel® Awarded Consumers Digest "Best Buy"
Wine Cellars and Refrigeration Products Enable Lifestyle Enhancement Throughout the Home; Green Ribbon Award Highlights Outstanding Quality and Value GREENVILLE, Mich. -- Consistent with its reputation for luxury, quality, style and sophistication, Marvel([R]), the leading manufacturer of luxury undercounter refrigeration products, was recently awarded the Consumers Digest Best...
U.S. Home Improvement Announces New Line of Replacement Windows
U.S. Home Improvement is happy to announce anew line of replacement windows has been added to its line of homereplacement windows. The Alside Excalibur rated a Consumers Digest,Best Buy. The Alside Excalibur replacement window is Energy Star rated, and comesstandard with low-E glass and argon gas. The...
GMG Entertainment Extends Partnership With AdventureQuest, Gala-Net, and Stardoll and Announces Partnership With Meez by Launching Exclusive Digital Entertainment Cards in Stores Nationwide
Brand New Prepaid Stardoll Card to Award Free Virtual Gift to Purchaser LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- GMG Entertainment, the leading publisher of digital currency cards for the digital gaming and online entertainment industries, has expanded its partnerships with digital entertainment partners through a launch of...
Best Buy Hosts Electronics Recycling Event This Weekend Residents in Littleton
First 100 cars each day will receive a $5.00 Best Buy Gift Card Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY): [TABLE OMITTED][TABLE OMITTED]Local residents may also visit any of other local options forrecycling electronics and appliances:-- A local Best Buy store ((limit 2 items per day; no TVs over...
Best Buy® Opens New Store in Largest U.S. Shopping Center
Special Entertainment Events Dedicate New Best Buy([R]) Rotunda at Mall of America([R]) MINNEAPOLIS -- One of the best-known shopping and entertainment destinations in the U.S. - Mall of America([R]) - will now include Best Buy on its extensive store roster. The newest Best Buy, located on the third...
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Best Buy Mobile Completes National Expansion
Sees 10x Increase in Multimedia Phone Purchases as Customers Connect Their Phone to Other Devices in Store MINNEAPOLIS -- Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) has completed the nationwide rollout of Best Buy Mobile three months ahead of schedule, bringing all of its U.S. customers a better way to...
The NPD Group: iTunes Continues To Lead U.S. Music Retailers in First Half of 2008
Amazon improves year-over-year music retailer ranking, based on consumer purchases of CDs and digital music PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. -- According to the latest MusicWatch consumer surveys from The NPD Group, a leading market research company, the five leading music retailers in the U.S. for the first half of...
Daptiv Closes Out First Half of 2008 With Strong Results
Daptiv ,the on-demand leader in collaborativebusiness software , experienced continued strong business growth throughthe first half of 2008, highlighted by the introduction of several newDaptiv technologies and services, continued expansion of the Daptivcommunity across the globe, and recognition of leadership from industryorganizations. Daptiv continues to build on its banner...
Medis Technologies Announces 24-7 Fuel Cell Power Pack to Be Offered in Select Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile Stores
NEW YORK -- Medis Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:MDTL) announced today that its 24-7 Fuel Cell Power Pack will be offered in select Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores beginning this month. The 24-7 Power Pack is a portable power system based on Medis' Direct Liquid Fuel Cell Technology. It is...
Best Buy Presents The Police Encore Performance from Madison Square Garden Live on Best Buy.com on August 7, 2008
Announces the Release and Presale of the Live Double DVD/CD Collectors Set, "The Police: Certifiable" Available Only At Best Buy MINNEAPOLIS -- Thirty years after their first American tour, one of the biggest bands in rock history, The Police will play their final show at Madison Square Garden...
ZeeVee Begins Shipping ZvBox, a New Localcasting Device that Creates a High-Definition Computer/Internet Channel on all HDTVs in the Home
Retail Partners Include Amazon, BestBuy, J&R, NewEgg and TigerDirect LITTLETON, Mass., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- ZeeVee Inc. announced today that its pioneering ZvBoxTM has begun shipping and will be made available through select authorized retail partners including Amazon, BestBuy, J&R, NewEgg, TigerDirect, and ZeeVee's own storefront managed...
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Popular Retailers Now Carrying EGO iPod Speaker Cases, ice™ and iceBar2™
Atlantic's EGO ice is Available at Best Buy, EGO iceBar2 is Available at Bed Bath & Beyond; Cases Allow Safe iPod Use at the Beach, Pools, Rivers and Lakes SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. -- Atlantic Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of media storage solutions and iPod([R]) accessories,...
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- Incorporated: 1966
- CEO: Mr. Bradbury H. Anderson
Best Buy is a specialty retailer of consumer electronics, home office products, entertainment software, appliances and related services. Co. operates retail stores and Web sites under the brand names Best Buy (BestBuy.com, BestBuy.ca, BestBuy.com.cn, and BestBuyMobile.com), Five Star (Five-Star.cn), Future Shop (FutureShop.ca), Geek Squad (GeekSquad.com and GeekSquad.ca), Magnolia Audio Video (MagnoliaAV.com), Pacific Sales Kitchen and Bath Centers (PacificSales.com) and Speakeasy (Speakeasy.net). As of Mar 1 2008, Co. operated 923 U.S. Best Buy stores, 19 Pacific Sales stores, 13 Magnolia Audio Video stores, nine Best Buy Mobile stand-alone stores and seven Geek Squad stand-alone stores.
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Best Buy Co. Inc. Company Info
Board of Directors
Mr. Richard M. Schulze
Chairman
Mr. Matthew H. Paull
Mr. Hatim A. Tyabji
Mr. Bradbury H. Anderson
Vice-Chairman
Mr. Allen U. Lenzmeier
Vice-Chairman
Ms. Kathy J. Higgins Victor
Mr. Rogelio M. Rebolledo
Mr. Frank D. Trestman
Mr. George L. Mikan III
Mr. Ronald James
Mr. Elliot S. Kaplan
Contact Information
7601 Penn Avenue South
Richfield, MN
612 291-1000
