Best Buy Company Description
The biggest consumer electronics outlet in the US is also the best -- Best Buy, that is. The company operates a chain of about 1,300 stores in the US, Canada, and now China offering a wide variety of electronic gadgets, movies, music, computers, and appliances. In addition to selling products, the stores offer installation and maintenance services, technical support, and subscriptions for cell phone and Internet services. Covering an average of about 40,000 sq. ft., the big box stores are located in 49 states and all Canadian provinces. In addition to the Best Buy brand, the company operates the Pacific Sales (about 20 stores in California) and Future Shop (130 stores in Canada) banners, among others.
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The Company Description provides a historical perspective of Best Buy's organization from inception to current status.
Produced by Hoover's in-house editorial team, the Company Description tracks ownership transitions, company progress via mergers and acquisitions, major growth milestones, and strategic initiatives, to provide a holistic view of Best Buy's evolution in the marketplace.
