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Grand opening of Best Buy’s new technology development center in Seattle

SEATTLE, 2015-10-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — State and local officials joined Best Buy in celebrating the grand opening of the company’s new technology development center in Seattle on Thursday. The office, first announced in February, is focused on mobile development, cloud engineering and the omnichannel customer experience. About 25 employees work there, and there’s room…

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St. Jude Thanks and Giving® campaign underway now at Best Buy

Imagine hearing the words, “Your child has cancer.” Minneapolis, MN, 2015-10-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — It’s something no family should have to experience, and a journey no child should have to endure. Unfortunately, each year thousands of children across the country spend part of their childhood fighting to have a future. But when you hear the…

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iPad tops Best Buy’s Top 15 Holiday Tech Gifts for 2015

Minneapolis, MN, 2015-10-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — When it comes to Holiday gifts to give and receive, tech products are high on the list. Best Buy commissioned a national study to see what shoppers are looking for, and the results show that tablets lead a diverse group that also includes HDTVs, wearables and wireless speakers. The…

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Best Buy and Caribou Coffee introduce exclusive line of home brewing equipment

Minneapolis, MN, 2015-10-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — It’s a partnership as Midwestern in its roots as hot dish and hockey skates. Best Buy and Caribou Coffee have partnered to bring the great taste of Caribou Coffee right into your home with an exclusive line of home brewing equipment. You can choose from a variety of…

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Best Buy joins other leading U.S. companies in signing the American Business Act Pledge on Climate Change

Richfield, MN, 2015-10-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (October 19, 2015) we are proud that Best Buy is joining other leading U.S. companies in signing the American Business Act Pledge on Climate Change. This is an historic moment for Best Buy. In our pledge, we committed to further advancing our efforts toward addressing this global challenge.…

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Best Buy 4K UHD Gallery at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport to feature 4K video of Atlanta’s landmarks and cityscapes

ATLANTA, 2015-10-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Traveling through Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport in the next month? Lucky you, because the airport will be home to five big-screen 4K Ultra HD TVs, thanks to Best Buy. Starting Oct. 12 and running through Nov. 8, the Best Buy 4K UHD Gallery (in the atrium mall near ticketing) will…

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Surface Book laptop, Surface Pro 4 tablet, Band 2 can be preordered now at BestBuy.com and in all Best Buy stores

Richfield, MN, 2015-10-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Microsoft announced two new additions to its Surface family: the Surface Book, a powerful new laptop, and the Surface Pro 4 tablet. The company also unveiled its latest wearable device, the Band 2. The new Surface devices will arrive in stores on Oct. 26, but can be preordered now at…

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New Wi-Fi Router created by Best Buy’s Geek Squad and NETGEAR available online and in stores now

Richfield, MN, 2015-10-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — American households have more connected devices than ever. Yet many of us often overlook the reality that adding devices — from smartphones to computers to televisions — can strain our Wi-Fi networks and slow down connection speeds. To help solve these connection problems, Best Buy and Geek Squad…

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Best Buy celebrates Energy Awareness Month with points on how to save energy and money at home

Richfield, MN, 2015-10-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — We’re celebrating Energy Awareness Month here at Best Buy. Not only is saving energy good for the environment, it’s also good for your pocketbook. Here are five small things you can do to save energy and money in your home: Change your lightbulbs to LED. They last longer (20…

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Best Buy and teen mentors to help seniors connect with technology

Washington, D.C., 2015-9-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Best Buy recently joined forces with two nonprofits in Washington, D.C., to help older adults connect with technology — often for the very first time — with teen mentors by their side. The company, along with Cyber-Seniors and the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington, brought together…

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Karen McLoughlin appointed Best Buy Board of Directors

MINNEAPOLIS, 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Best Buy Co., Inc. announced today the appointment of Karen McLoughlin to its Board of Directors. McLoughlin is the chief financial officer at Cognizant Technology Solutions (Nasdaq: CTSH), a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of information technology, business process and consulting services. McLoughlin, 50, joined Cognizant in 2003 and has…

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Best Buy introduces new and more convenient Geek Squad protection and service plans

New plans give consumers unmatched help and expert advice for their computing needs, in-store and online SEATTLE, 2015-9-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Technology has changed the world but knowing how to keep it all working – or even get the most out of it – isn’t easy. The fact is, as much as we love…

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Christian Siriano and Best Buy partner to bring shoppers a collection of cases for smartphones, tablets and laptops

Richfield, MN, 2015-8-27— /EPR Retail News/ — When you think about Christian Siriano, you probably think of your favorite celebrities wearing his gorgeous gowns on the red carpet. Soon, you can see his designs dress up your favorite tech devices – thanks to the new Christian Siriano for Best Buy collection. The world-renowned designer and electronics…

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Best Buy and Geek Squad to help consumers understand and get excited about the Windows 10

SEATTLE, 2015-7-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Windows 10 officially launches today, and millions of people will be updating their laptops and experiencing the new operating system. If you’re one of them, Best Buy and Geek Squad are here to help you understand and get excited about the newest addition to the Microsoft family. First, here are…

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Nintendo’s Dark Pit amiibo exclusively available at Best Buy starting July 31

SEATTLE, 2015-7-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — To say Nintendo’s amiibo are popular would be quite the understatement. The $12.99 interactive figures have captivated gamers and collectors alike, and everyone seems to have a favorite character. Come July 31, the Dark Pit amiibo will be released, and he can only be found at your local Best Buy store. You can’t pre-order…

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Best Buy’s five-year-long drive to reduce its carbon footprint recognized at U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) White House ceremonies

SEATTLE, 2015-5-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Best Buy’s five-year-long drive to reduce its carbon footprint by at least 20 percent by 2020 was recognized as an unparalleled retailer achievement at U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) White House ceremonies in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night. The reduction is part of the company’s effort to address climate…

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Best Buy and LG: Recycle aging fridges and upgrade to new energy-efficient models with EPA’s “Flip Your Fridge” ENERGY STAR® campaign on The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Richfield, Minnesota, 2015-4-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — This Earth Day, Best Buy and LG Electronics USA have joined forces to help the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launch its “Flip Your Fridge” ENERGY STAR® campaign on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, encouraging consumers to responsibly recycle their aging fridges and upgrade to new, energy-efficient models. The…

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Best Buy teams up with youth science and technology education nonprofit FIRST to help low-income teens around US compete in robotics competitions

Richfield, MN, 2015-3-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Best Buy was among the contributors named by the White House yesterday committing to a $240 million effort to prepare students to excel in the fields of science and technology. Best Buy is teaming up with FIRST, a youth science and technology education nonprofit, to  help low-income teens around…

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Best Buy customers donated more than $9.7 million to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Odessa, Texas, 2015-3-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — This past holiday, Mary Collett’s Best Buy mobile store in Odessa, Texas, was a company-wide leader in contributing to the St. Jude Thanks and Giving® campaign. On Wednesday, she got to see first-hand all the good that money can do at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. “Until you visit St.…

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Best Buy expands its e-commerce and mobile development capabilities by opening a technology development center in Seattle

SEATTLE, 2015-2-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Best Buy, the world’s leading consumer electronics retailer, will accelerate and fuel its rapidly expanding e-commerce and mobile development capabilities by opening a technology development center in Seattle. The development center will open in late spring 2015 in the booming, tech-centric South Lake Union area of Seattle and will…

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Best Buy’s Black Friday “doorbuster” deals: 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving, Nov. 27 and 8 a.m. on Black Friday Nov. 28

WASHINGTON, DC, 2014-11-12— /EPR Retail News/ — Best Buy customers will have two opportunities to secure Black Friday “doorbuster” deals and get a jump on their holiday shopping. More than 1,000 Best Buy stores in 47 states will open at 5 p.m. local time on Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, to give shoppers an early chance to take advantage…

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Best Buy advices of how to save energy and money

WASHINGTON, DC, 2014-10-30— /EPR Retail News/ — Last year, Best Buy’s U.S. customers purchased more than 20 million ENERGY STAR® certified products, saving them upwards of $76 million in energy costs. That’s the carbon emission equivalent of taking 98,000 cars off the road. Seeing as October is Energy Awareness Month and chillier days aren’t far behind,…

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Best Buy opens additional Teen Tech Centers in Seattle, Jersey City, New Jersey, Washington, D.C. and Denver

Washington, DC, 2014-10-22— /EPR Retail News/ — A 12-year-old aspiring inventor created a desk fan for his mom with parts from a broken PC and a cardboard box. Adding a single-throw switch, and wires for the circuit, the fan came alive. Beaming with pride, the boy started his own fan project with a completed prototype and…

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Best Buy earns two sustainability awards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and high CDP rating

WASHINGTON, DC, 2014-9-30— /EPR Retail News/ — Just a week after announcing it had achieved its 1 billion pounds e-cycling goal, Best Buy has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with two sustainability awards. On Tuesday, the EPA honored Best Buy through the national 2014 Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Electronics Challenge. The Challenge encourages equipment manufacturers and retailers to…

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