2014

By Best Buy Sustainability

08 Dec: Best Buy Strengthens Commitment to Sustainability Through Paper Policy

Best Buy is currently evaluating potential new paper suppliers as a way of increasing the number of vendors we rely on beyond our current primary supplier, Resolute Forest Products, from which we intend to meaningfully shift business and require to provide Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified paper. Our intention is to conduct business with companies that support sustainable forestry practices including those in the Canadian Boreal Forest. Clear preference will be awarded to companies that have earned FSC certification.

Building on our commitment to sustainability and the principle of continuous improvement, Best Buy will strengthen our paper procurement policy to ensure suppliers meet specific requirements for management of natural resources while minimizing environmental and social impacts.

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04 Dec: Best Buy to Sell its Five Star Business in China

MINNEAPOLIS – Dec. 4, 2014 – Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of its Five Star business to the Jiayuan Group, a prominent China-based real estate firm led by Chairman Yuxing Shen. This sale does not affect Best Buy’s private label operations in China.

“Over the last two years we have worked to improve our business in China and are proud of the progress we have made there,” said Hubert Joly, president and chief executive officer of Best Buy.

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28 Nov: 5 Cyber Monday Tips: Keep Your Digital Data Safe

Online shopping has become a popular trend during the holiday season, for obvious reasons. Why go to the store when you can shop in your PJs? Although super convenient, this option can potentially put your personal information at risk.

Here are five great safety tips to help you get that special gift delivered to your door and avoid a bill filled with fraudulent charges.

Secure that network. A secure connection to the Internet is key in preventing unauthorized access to your information.

By Best Buy Company News Featured

28 Nov: Media Statement: BestBuy.com

A concentrated spike in mobile traffic triggered issues that led us to shut down BestBuy.com in order to take proactive measures to restore full performance. Our consumers can return to BestBuy.com in the next several hours to take advantage of today’s door busters.

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20 Nov: Best Buy Announces Fiscal Third Quarter Results

Non-GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.32

GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.30

$65 million in additional annualized Renew Blue cost reductions, bringing the cumulative total to $965 million

MINNEAPOLIS, November 20, 2014 — Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) today announced results for the 13-week third quarter (“Q3 FY15”) ended November 1, 2014, as compared to the 13-week third quarter (“Q3 FY14”) ended November 2, 2013.

Revenue	Q3 FY15	Q3 FY14
Revenue ($ in millions)	$9,380	$9,327
Comparable sales % change^1,2	2.2%	0.3%
Domestic Segment:
Comparable sales % change	3.2%	1.8%
Comparable online sales % change	21.6%	15.1%
International Segment:
Comparable sales % change	(3.0%)	(6.4%)

Operating Income	Q3 FY15	Q3 FY14
GAAP operating income as a % of revenue	2.0%	1.0%
Non-GAAP operating income as a % of revenue³	2.2%	1.4%

Diluted EPS	Q3 FY15	Q3 FY14
GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations	$0.30	$0.12
Impact of non-restructuring asset impairments	$0.01	$0.02
Impact of restructuring charges	$0.02	$0.06
Impact of gain on sale of investments	($0.01)	($0.01)
Benefit of income tax impact of Best Buy Europe sale	$0.00	($0.01)
Non-GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations³	$0.32	$0.18

Hubert Joly, Best Buy president and CEO, commented, “In the third quarter, our teams delivered positive comparable sales, improved profitability and continued progress in our Renew Blue transformation.

By Best Buy Company News Featured

10 Nov: Learning New Family Tech with Geek Squad at Engadget Expand

A piano made out of bananas. A Play-Doh Tetris game. A whisk and pie-tin drum set.

Visitors to the Engadget Expand event in New York City over the weekend got a chance to experience unique technology for the family at an exhibit staffed by local Geek Squad Agents and Best Buy Blue Shirts.

Geek Squad was there to show visitors some cool – and fun – things that can be done with technology, and show off Geek Squad Academy, which seeks to inspire young people through technology.

By Suzanne Hilker Sustainability

10 Nov: How Best Buy Makes a Net Impact

Minneapolis was abuzz with nearly 2,000 “change-makers” looking to solve some of the world’s biggest problems at the 2014 Net Impact Conference. Net Impact is a leading nonprofit that empowers a new generation to use their careers to drive transformational social and environmental change and Best Buy proudly boasts the second corporate chapter in existence, putting us right in the middle of the conversation.

The three days were full of meaningful dialog with peers, thought-provoking presentations from experts in all facets of sustainability and ideation sessions with the best and brightest business students.

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03 Nov: Best Buy Welcomes New Member to its Board of Directors

MINNEAPOLIS – Nov. 3, 2014 – Best Buy Co., Inc. announced today the appointment of J. Patrick Doyle to its Board of Directors. Doyle is the president and chief executive officer of Domino’s Pizza, the world leader in pizza delivery and the second largest pizza company in the world.

Doyle, 51, joined Domino’s Pizza in 1997, serving in a variety of leadership roles across its domestic and international businesses. He has been president and chief executive officer of Domino’s since March 2010.

By Best Buy Company News Featured

30 Oct: See How ‘Connected Home’ Products Alleviate Everyday Frustrations

Although the “Connected Home” space can be a little intimidating for those of us who aren’t self-proclaimed tech gurus, these products are designed to simplify your everyday life.

Keeping that in mind, Best Buy has started rolling out Connected Home sections to more than 400 stores across the country so that customers are able to see some of this exciting new technology in action. All of the stores will be completed in time for holiday shopping.

But before you head to your local store to play with the hands-on demos, here’s a heads up on a few of the high-tech products and associated features that can make your life easier and provide peace of mind:

Home Automation:

Honeywell Lyric smart thermostat – This thermostat is equipped with geofencing technology where your thermostat will turn off when you leave your home and turn back on once you’re within a five mile radius
Nest smart thermostat – This thermostat learns your habits and patterns to accommodate your lifestyle while also saving energy and money in the process.

By Suzanne Hilker Company News Sustainability

28 Oct: A Few Tips for the House, On the House

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, here are a few tips for saving both energy and money.

Install a programmable thermostat in your house, which allows you to adjust the temperature when you’re not home
When shopping for a new TV or appliance, look for the ENERGY STAR mark to find the most energy-efficient products
Wash your laundry with cold water – your clothes will be just as clean
Replace old light bulbs with new energy-saving LEDs, which save up to $100 over the lifetime of the bulb
Use a “smart” power strip to avoid standby power – the energy used by some products when they are turned off but still plugged into a power/wall outlet
Disable “instant on” and “standby” modes when you are not using your gaming console

Products for your home that enable you to help manage your energy consumption, secure your home and do it all at the push of a button are available online at Connected Home on BestBuy.com,

By Best Buy Community Relations Company News

20 Oct: Best Buy Doubles Down, Opens 4 Teen Tech Centers Nationwide

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 has plans to design a custom enclosure using a 3D printer and a program called Tinkercad.

Believe it or not, he brainstormed and executed his fan project within the walls of the Best Buy Teen Tech Center in Minneapolis.

By Carly Charlson Company News

15 Oct: ‘Intel Technology Experience’ Zones to Bring Access to Inspiration at Best Buy

While most (79%) of Americans are excited about the chance to learn and try out new technologies, half are frustrated by the lack of access to them beyond what they read or see in the media, according to a new study by Intel and Toluna.

That’s the reason why Intel and Best Buy are now teaming up to bring new Intel Technology Experience zones to 50 Best Buy stores in major markets across the U.S. The Intel Technology Experience lets customers – from tech enthusiasts to technophobes – play, explore, and be inspired by the power of technology with hands-on activities like 3D printing and virtual reality games.

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