Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T12:19:08.424-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:best-buy Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14667363576298198790-3d1238747b8e5bd3341c7624b2c100ce 2009-11-16T10:15:12.032-05:00

Google has managed to convince one of the largest electronics retailers in the USA to promote their mobile search application.

Google has managed to convince one of the largest electronics retailers in the USA to promote their mobile search application. http://www.accuracast.com/search-daily-news/mobile-7471/best-buy-google-mobile-search/ Farhad Divecha fdivecha769 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16775653693017973199-561548af5cb518e198af42652ec821d2 2009-10-27T17:21:24.290-04:00

Here’s how Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn ended a recent blog post on CNBC: You should be happy with what you purchase. This means that the product works the way you expect it to before you walk out of the store, or when you get home. If not, you’ve...

Here’s how Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn ended a recent blog post on CNBC: You should be happy with what you purchase. This means that the product works the way you expect it to before you walk out of the store, or when you get home. If not, you’ve... http://experiencematters.wordpress.com/2009/10/27/employees-are-key-to-electronics-retailing/ Bruce Temkin btemkin340 21 21 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12469084257830009341-ba7f76003d38161fba0939a378f246c5 2009-01-29T21:03:00.000-05:00

Have a Best Buy credit card?  Make sure you understand why you might be billed a monthly charge for "debt cancellation."

Have a Best Buy credit card?  Make sure you understand why you might be billed a monthly charge for "debt cancellation." http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=9755499 153 153 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3530207756489393700-87848a4971fcd23101e9017c0317c0c0 2009-10-08T07:42:15.179-04:00

Have you seen it? Best Buy 2.0, I mean. They're going up everywhere. They're less than 10% of the normal 40,000 square foot big box Best Buy. I'm not talking about the store-within-the-store structure they use for selling cellphones.

Have you seen it? Best Buy 2.0, I mean. They're going up everywhere. They're less than 10% of the normal 40,000 square foot big box Best Buy. I'm not talking about the store-within-the-store structure they use for selling cellphones. http://www.business-strategy-innovation.com/2009/10/big-box-little-box.html Braden Kelley bkelley034 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3674910077988787462-9fa57df1815cc7b7b4b479772a6c7c9e 2009-03-23T15:38:59.874-04:00

An analyst said Monday that electronics retailer Best Buy Co. is likely to gain market share now that competitor Circuit City is out of business. RBC Capital Markets analyst Scott Ciccarelli raised his share price target to $40 from $35, implying he...

An analyst said Monday that electronics retailer Best Buy Co. is likely to gain market share now that competitor Circuit City is out of business. RBC Capital Markets analyst Scott Ciccarelli raised his share price target to $40 from $35, implying he... http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D973SB0O1.htm John A. Byrne jbyrne076 48 47 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4078165963186531111-6b24183cdab4b481fbb2193155f30635 2008-12-18T13:41:16.122-05:00

In these economic times, companies are more cost conscious than ever. Unfortunately, this also means that people are suddenly finding themselves ‘downsized’ out of work. Best Buy (BBY) is no different in trying to make it through the financial...

In these economic times, companies are more cost conscious than ever. Unfortunately, this also means that people are suddenly finding themselves ‘downsized’ out of work. Best Buy (BBY) is no different in trying to make it through the financial... http://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-buy-BBY-severance-quit,news-3162.html Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 57 57 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7615133830441974779-1795210c735fe32c59e14c9e4c6a5419 2009-01-29T10:18:45.216-05:00

Q. With the recent demise of Circuit City I am concerned that we are left with only Best Buy in the electronics marketplace. Do you think prices will rise as a result? A. I do not think you will see any difference. Though Circuit City and Best Buy...

Q. With the recent demise of Circuit City I am concerned that we are left with only Best Buy in the electronics marketplace. Do you think prices will rise as a result? A. I do not think you will see any difference. Though Circuit City and Best Buy... http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/index.cfm?id=102941 Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 39 39 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12676357353156932269-a073748c08bfed8b3cc68c586083b6ed 2009-09-16T14:03:34.858-04:00

A weak sales forecast for Best Buy Inc. (NYSE:BBY) has prompted speculation the retailer will again turn to acquisitions to bolster its bottom line, and the next target could be Gamestop Corp. (NYSE:GME), according to BloggingStocks, which cites the...

A weak sales forecast for Best Buy Inc. (NYSE:BBY) has prompted speculation the retailer will again turn to acquisitions to bolster its bottom line, and the next target could be Gamestop Corp. (NYSE:GME), according to BloggingStocks, which cites the... http://www.thedeal.com/dealscape/2009/09/best_buy_looking_for_a_good_de.php Brennen Wysong bwysong598 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12035827843340865392-62fcd98652cf6f60dd1bdf00d66a1e8d 2009-02-19T09:03:34.192-05:00

It was the Christmas holiday season in 2007 and Best Buy Associate Boris Manzheley was doing what he was trained to do. According to his sworn court deposition, that meant cheating customers out of price match deals. “Best Buy had a corporate...

It was the Christmas holiday season in 2007 and Best Buy Associate Boris Manzheley was doing what he was trained to do. According to his sworn court deposition, that meant cheating customers out of price match deals. “Best Buy had a corporate... http://www.storefrontbacktalk.com/securityfraud/best-buys-price-match-problems-illustrate-huge-merged-channel-hurdle/ Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 31 31 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6636095997414697406-2f1feb2a75398c2dd8909d471f95c497 2009-04-27T13:27:33.083-04:00

Best Buy, the largest US electronics retailer, said on Friday that it plans to open seven to 12 new stores in China this year, including the sixth outlet to be opened next month in Shanghai's Minhang district.

Best Buy, the largest US electronics retailer, said on Friday that it plans to open seven to 12 new stores in China this year, including the sixth outlet to be opened next month in Shanghai's Minhang district. http://twurl.nl/7v8iqe Ray Kwong rkwong113 16 16 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2305428073729099188-51e3056ef80f222c93c6580526a462d4 2009-01-27T12:22:17.839-05:00

Best Buy is changing the way it does business online and surprise, surprise - it involves social media and APIs. The company has introduced what it is calling the "Best Buy Remix...

Best Buy is changing the way it does business online and surprise, surprise - it involves social media and APIs. The company has introduced what it is calling the "Best Buy Remix... http://www.webpronews.com/topnews/2009/01/27/best-buy-remixes-online-presence Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 26 26 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13994445672584482130-dd3ae7a32f249d967b1644e85ff6808f 2008-12-18T13:40:14.770-05:00

Best Buy a top analyst pick for 2009 Posted Dec 17th 2008 2:39PM by Brian White Filed under: Competitive strategy, Best Buy (BBY), Circuit City Stores (CC) Best Buy Co. (NYSE: BBY), which had dire predictions for its near-future results just...

Best Buy a top analyst pick for 2009 Posted Dec 17th 2008 2:39PM by Brian White Filed under: Competitive strategy, Best Buy (BBY), Circuit City Stores (CC) Best Buy Co. (NYSE: BBY), which had dire predictions for its near-future results just... http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2008/12/17/best-buy-bby-a-top-analyst-pick-for-2009 Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 32 32 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16567082104581674718-e3a7c8194f2569d31c76e6056995bfed 2009-02-09T09:51:55.674-05:00

As the financial meltdown spiraled in September, spending habits changed quickly. Many consumers stopped spending altogether. Those who were still hitting stores showed some disturbing patterns that weren't lost on retailer Best Buy (BBY).

As the financial meltdown spiraled in September, spending habits changed quickly. Many consumers stopped spending altogether. Those who were still hitting stores showed some disturbing patterns that weren't lost on retailer Best Buy (BBY). http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/feb2009/db2009028_712098.htm?chan=top+news_top+news+index+-+temp_top+story Michael Arndt marndt561 18 18 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14165925255585428865-f20e9ed837113ecf354c86d9fdc463df 2009-07-06T08:54:00.000-04:00

Brammo Enertia electric motorcycle. (Credit: Brammo) Would you like an electric bike to go with your new DVR? Best Buy has started selling electric vehicles, including the Enertia electric motorcycle from Brammo, according to reports. The company in May

Brammo Enertia electric motorcycle. (Credit: Brammo) Would you like an electric bike to go with your new DVR? Best Buy has started selling electric vehicles, including the Enertia electric motorcycle from Brammo, according to reports. The company in May http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r2072238597&f=9791 4 1 2 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17285424283560239114-27465af715ca0fef4088e5282153bdd8 2009-03-04T12:48:54.475-05:00

One door closes and another opens. Where will Circuit City customers take their business after the mega-chain's swan dive? To Best Buy, 55 percent of them told NPD Group researchers.

One door closes and another opens. Where will Circuit City customers take their business after the mega-chain's swan dive? To Best Buy, 55 percent of them told NPD Group researchers. http://www.hometheatermag.com/news/030409bestbuysgain/ Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 13 13 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12371474108104776587-e02fbda3237afaff9b93404283429286 2008-12-18T13:38:12.249-05:00

A former Best Buy vendor relations manager has been charged with accepting kickbacks from a supplier, the Star Tribune reported Wednesday.

A former Best Buy vendor relations manager has been charged with accepting kickbacks from a supplier, the Star Tribune reported Wednesday. http://www.dealerscope.com/article/a-former-vendor-relations-manager-best-buy-has-been-charged-accepting-kickbacks-401250_1.html Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 22 22 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4517001972810432871-76f26b3900d9ef296670bc73474ecde6 2009-01-24T12:16:49.842-05:00

Best Buy President and Chief Operating Officer Brian Dunn is set to be promoted to CEO this summer, when current Chief Executive Brad Anderson retires, the company announced Wednesday. Anderson, who's led Best Buy for seven years, plans to retire...

Best Buy President and Chief Operating Officer Brian Dunn is set to be promoted to CEO this summer, when current Chief Executive Brad Anderson retires, the company announced Wednesday. Anderson, who's led Best Buy for seven years, plans to retire... http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-10146912-92.html Maharshi Patel mpatel543 15 15 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15327282030540025482-1b03bf2ab389ea44cdd97f32fc4db10a 2009-03-14T18:44:02.916-04:00

It sounds more like reality TV than a reasoned strategy. Last year, Best Buy (BBY) picked four groups of salespeople in their 20s and early 30s and asked the strangers to room together for 10 weeks in a Los Angeles apartment complex.

It sounds more like reality TV than a reasoned strategy. Last year, Best Buy (BBY) picked four groups of salespeople in their 20s and early 30s and asked the strangers to room together for 10 weeks in a Los Angeles apartment complex. http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/09_12/b4124042082382.htm?chan=magazine+channel_new+ideas+for+growth Michael Arndt marndt561 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12268201140221247162-4527a2ae4c2703a418a27f252622e474 2009-01-27T09:17:05.259-05:00

Best Buy this month is conveying an overall low-price message to shoppers. In the chain's mobile department, floorstands communicate "shockingly loud deals " on phones and accessories, while an...

Best Buy this month is conveying an overall low-price message to shoppers. In the chain's mobile department, floorstands communicate "shockingly loud deals " on phones and accessories, while an... http://www.instoremarketer.org/article/46456 Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 9 9 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5746686921775579727-d4d3a14c97b82cbc31b9e3a2f387d242 2009-05-14T18:22:37.795-04:00

Just a year ago, CompUSA seemed like a goner. The consumer-electronics retailer had closed all 103 of its stores, done in by giants such as Best Buy (BBY) and Wal-Mart Stores (WMT), which leveraged their scale to offer lower prices and wider...

Just a year ago, CompUSA seemed like a goner. The consumer-electronics retailer had closed all 103 of its stores, done in by giants such as Best Buy (BBY) and Wal-Mart Stores (WMT), which leveraged their scale to offer lower prices and wider... http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/may2009/id20090513_625489.htm?chan=innovation_innovation+%2B+design_top+stories Michael Arndt marndt561 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13517240939974390936-90f7d88633fa53dc1e03675b98dcfd39 2009-01-17T13:23:00.000-05:00

Best Buy may be one of the only electronics retailers left in your area since Circuit City is going away, but that’s not going to help them in the

Best Buy may be one of the only electronics retailers left in your area since Circuit City is going away, but that’s not going to help them in the http://www.lockergnome.com/oztech/2009/01/17/circuit-city-shut-down-will-hurt-best-buy/ 15 15 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1276101688204143921-564c64b70003d07fb145e2e7a2f8c184 2009-02-16T14:59:00.000-05:00

http://www.planetretail.net/NewsMedia/DailyNews.aspx?NewsitemID=48523&SearchType=0&FromDate=16February2009&ToDate=17February2009 10 10 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14460200508931852684-5677de9045241b01950ff69724a0c6c1 2008-12-18T13:42:31.714-05:00

A day after offering voluntary buyout packages to nearly all of its 4,000 workers at corporate headquarters, Richfield-based Best Buy Co. Inc. told investors Tuesday it also will put the brakes on new-store growth next year to try to put a lid on costs.

A day after offering voluntary buyout packages to nearly all of its 4,000 workers at corporate headquarters, Richfield-based Best Buy Co. Inc. told investors Tuesday it also will put the brakes on new-store growth next year to try to put a lid on costs. http://www.startribune.com/business/36274909.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUUF Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 10 10 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2569922147587870584-6d585831b45df09ccb3f1a3c1d8b6bee 2009-04-01T07:09:25.375-04:00

Tech solutions provider Wincor Nixdorf says that Best Buy, a global consumer electronics retailer, has adopted Wincor Nixdorf's New Store Opening solution to support its business in China.

Tech solutions provider Wincor Nixdorf says that Best Buy, a global consumer electronics retailer, has adopted Wincor Nixdorf's New Store Opening solution to support its business in China. http://www.mytechboxonline.com/mtodata/data-wincor-04.html Rakesh Raman rraman103 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9448124618393025437-a53022b588848e7662205708e9b83e9e 2009-03-26T09:30:24.599-04:00

WSJ.com is available in the following editions and languages:

WSJ.com is available in the following editions and languages: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123807048171047461.html#mod=testMod Michael Arndt marndt561 5 5 0 0