It’s not easy being green, a wise frog once said. But shouldn’t it be easy?
At Best Buy, we believe being sustainable is good for business, and we have proof. Contrary to the old adage that it costs more to be “green” – it really can save money. Our recent 20% carbon reduction attainment saved Best Buy more than $50 million. Our leaders get it – they made sustainability a priority even through the Company’s turnaround.
It’s also easy to say you’re a “green” company.
School might be out for summer, but that doesn’t mean kids can’t keep learning while having fun.
Today is National Summer Learning Day – a reminder for adults and students how important it is to discover, stay safe and remain active even when school is not in session. According to the National Summer Learning Association, students typically score lower on standardized tests at the end of vacation than they do on the same tests at the start of summer.
With more e-books now available, tablets and e-readers are a great way to keep kids busy learning all summer long.
Best Buy supports better futures for teens:
The need for youth to be tech-savvy and develop the 21st-century skills to set them up for future career success is more important than ever. Yet too many teens have little or no access to technology and as a result, they fall behind their peers.
At Best Buy, we’re on a mission to provide teens with opportunities where they can develop technology skills that will inspire future education and career choices.
Summer’s finally here, and that means it’s time for vacation.
You’ll probably want to take pictures while you’re traveling and relaxing, and you’ll want those photos to be high quality, especially if it’s a once-in-a-lifetime excursion.
With today’s technology, you don’t have to be a professional to get pro-quality photo results. Check out this advice from Best Buy Blue Shirts for capturing the perfect moment on your trip.
Basic tips:
Father’s Day is right around the corner, and Best Buy has your back if you’re still figuring out a gift.
Tech gadgets are always a great option for Dad, and we have tips to help you pick out some of the hottest items on his wish list this year:
If learning robotics, making music and writing code sound more fun than swatting mosquitoes and singing around a fire, the camps offered by Geek Squad Academy (GSA) are where to be this summer.
No sleeping bags are required at Best Buy’s GSA camps, but students do need to pack curiosity and creativity. With hands-on access to computers, tablets, and other techy gadgets, they’re joining the more than 20,000 past attendees in learning new skills, gaining confidence and getting a head start on their futures.
It’s National Pet Appreciation Week, the perfect time to show Fido or Mittens how much you really care.
Last year, pet owners spent more than $58 billion on their furry, feathered and scaled friends, according to the American Pet Products Association (APPA). Sure, you could buy food, kitty litter and squeaky toys, but there are plenty of high-tech gadgets to choose from, too.
Best Buy carries everything from wearables that track your animal’s fitness to home security cameras that help you keep tabs on your pet.
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 change.
Thanks to a combination of an industry-leading energy management system, store lighting retrofit and improved fleet and distribution practices, Best Buy was commended for exceeding its goal and reducing emissions by 26 percent since 2010.
Non-GAAP Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations of $0.37
GAAP Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations of $0.10
MINNEAPOLIS — May 21, 2015 — Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) today announced results for the first quarter (“Q1 FY16”) ended May 2, 2015 as compared to the first quarter (“Q1 FY15”) ended May 3, 2014. During the quarter, as announced on March 28, 2015, the company consolidated the Future Shop and Best Buy brands in Canada under the Best Buy brand.
Creating a customized smartphone app is not something every kid can say they’ve done.
But with the help of dedicated Best Buy employee volunteers, students are getting excited about creating their own apps using the invention kit MakeyMakey.
The app workshops are part of Best Buy-sponsored events happening nationwide this year. Teens get the chance to brainstorm an app prototype, work with the latest technology and create a stop-motion video.
Best Buy’s Community Relations team has partnered with the nonprofit Break A Difference to design several large volunteer events for employees throughout the United States.
Starting today, Best Buy customers can use Apple Pay to make purchases in the Best Buy app when using an iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus. A free update is now available in the Apple App Store.
All U.S. Best Buy stores will begin accepting Apple Pay later this year.
Today’s consumers have many different ways to spend their money and we want to give our customers as many options as possible in how they pay for goods and services at Best Buy.
MINNEAPOLIS, April 13, 2015 – Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) announced today that Board Chairman Hatim Tyabji is retiring from the Board effective June 9, 2015. Tyabji has been a Board member since 1998 and chairman of the Best Buy Board of Directors since 2012.
Best Buy President and CEO, Hubert Joly, will succeed Tyabji and take on the additional role of Board chairman. Russell P. Fradin, President and CEO of SunGard and a Best Buy Board member since April 2013, will serve as Lead Independent Director.