Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY)
Richfield, MN 55423-3645 (Map) Phone: 612-291-1000
Fax: 612-292-4001
http://www.bestbuyinc.com
Overview
The biggest consumer electronics outlet in the US is also the best -- Best Buy, that is. The company operates more than 3,900 stores throughout North America, Europe, China, and now Mexico, mostly under the Best Buy and The Phone House banners. Best Buy stores sell 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. Averaging about 40,000 sq. ft., the big box stores are located in 49 states, Puerto Rico, and all Canadian provinces. While the US accounts for about 75% of the company's sales, it's growing quickly overseas.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: BBY) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | March# |
| 2009 Sales (mil.) | £31,564.5 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 12.5% |
| 2009 Net Income (mil.) | £703.3 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | (28.7%) |
| 2009 Employees | 155,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 3.3% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY)
| Chairman | Richard M. (Dick) Schulze (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| President, CEO, and Director | Brian J. Dunn Connect to this executive |
| EVP Finance and CFO | James L. (Jim) Muehlbauer Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY)
There are 41 competitors for Best Buy; see more.Significant Developments
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Subsidiaries/affiliates of Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY)
- Best Buy Canada Ltd.
- Geek Squad
- Napster, Inc.
- Pacific Sales Kitchen and Bath Centers, Inc.
- Speakeasy, Inc.
Rankings from Hoover's UK
See how Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
- #56 in FORTUNE 500
- S&P 500
- #316 in FT Global 500
