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16 Sep: Best Buy Welcomes Two New Wearables

Forecasters claim the wearables market will climb from $2.5 billion last year to $12.6 billion in 2018.

That’s in part thanks to activity trackers like Fitbit Flex and Jawbone Up – and to the folks who not only wear them at the gym, but while waiting in line at the grocery store.

Now two of the latest and greatest health and fitness devices join the wearables family at Best Buy — the Garmin vívosmart and the Misfit Flash. Here’s the lowdown:

The Garmin vívosmart is an activity tracker with a few smartwatch-like notification features as an added bonus.

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10 Sep: Mobile Phone Plans Have Morphed: 5 Things to Know

With Apple’s new phones coming, along with Samsung’s Note 4 and Note Edge, you may be thinking about upgrading.

What you may not know is things have changed with carrier plans too, giving you more options.

In the old days (about six months ago), a two-year contract was the gold standard. Now new carrier monthly installment billing options without contracts are gaining popularity with consumers, especially those with family plans.

Here’s what’s so appealing about this new option:

1. Pay $0 down
Well-qualified customers can leave the store with a new Apple iPhone or Samsung Note for $0.

By Carly Charlson Company News

05 Sep: It’s Here: Motorola Launches Moto 360 and You Can Get It at Best Buy

The time has come. Today, Motorola launched its highly-anticipated Moto 360 – an Android Wear-powered device with a sleek round face.

The Moto 360 is available at BestBuy.com today. And on Sunday, Sept. 14, eager Moto 360 customers can check it out and try it on at Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores, the only brick-and-mortar retailers to offer the device at launch.

The new, stylish device is compatible with Android smartphones 4.3 or later. Additional features include:

Voice activation – tell your Moto 360 what to do through a built-in microphone
Vibration alerts – it discretely sends your notifications
Water resistant – up to 3.3 feet and for 30 minutes
Built-in pedometer and optical heart rate monitor – keep tabs on your ideal heart rate and track your steps

Order your Moto 360 for $249.99 now at BestBuy.com

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03 Sep: Best Buy Introduces Exclusive kate spade new york Tech Accessories

Give your smartphone, tablet and laptop a makeover – after all, it is Fashion Week in New York – as a new collection of exclusive tech accessories from top fashion designers and brands begins to arrive at Best Buy.

Starting Sunday, Sept. 7, kate spade new york smartphone, tablet and laptop cases, as well as portable power packs, will be available at select Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores and on BestBuy.com. It’s the first in a series of Best Buy fashion designer partnerships to be announced in coming weeks.

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29 Aug: Meet the Magnolia Designer Who Creates $60,000 Man Caves

Jason Chaney makes Man Cave dreams come true.

He’s spearheaded home theater creations as pricey as $60,000 as a Magnolia Designer and now leads the home theater department at Best Buy’s Mission Valley store in San Diego.

Maybe you’ve seen #MagnoliaMondays on Best Buy PR’s Instagram? That’s the work of Chaney and his peers.

So, want to know the hottest trend in home theater?

Wondering what’s the biggest no-no in manufacturing a Man Cave?

Chaney, a 32-year-old home theater veteran, answers all and shares his entertainment expertise.

By Best Buy Company News Geek Squad Lifestyle

25 Aug: Geek Squad Agent Doubles as a Semipro Wrestler? Believe It.

By day, Geek Squad Agent Chuck Weeden pins down technology problems for Best Buy customers at the Auburn Hills store in suburban Detroit.

But after work, Weeden, a.k.a. “Big Money,” tackles opponents as a semipro wrestler with the Michigan Championship Wrestling Association (MCWA).

Weeden’s signature move? The “Cash Out,” fittingly enough.

“I scoop up my opponent and as I slam him down I wrap my arm around his neck, pretty much landing on his neck as I come down,” he said.

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22 Aug: Back to School 101: Turn Shopping Into Savings

Back to school. This time of year can break the bank for parents and students, especially those heading off to college for the first time. But you don’t have to spend money like it’s going out of style.

There are the obvious expenses – tuition, books and housing – and then there are tech tools like a laptop or tablet you need for class assignments. And don’t forget the gear that makes your dorm room the perfect study retreat.

These costs may seem like you’ll be eating ramen noodles forever, but don’t worry.

By Best Buy Company News Geek Squad Lifestyle

24 Jul: Turn Back the Clock for Geek Squad’s 20th Birthday: ’94 vs. 2014

What better time to reminisce about the technology of two decades ago than this, the Geek Squad’s 20th birthday year.

Let’s mentally teleport back to the age of copious amounts of cookie-cutter boy bands, jean overalls with one strap undone, and Jansport backpacks.

To get in the right ’90s mindset, check out which movies were hot on VHS — yes VHS — back in 1994.

Laptops: From thick bricks to dynamic 2-in-1 shape-shifting gadgets

Today’s version of the PC laptop averages $399, so just a bit more affordable than that heavy $2,000+ version.

By Best Buy Company News Geek Squad Lifestyle

14 Jul: Geek Squad’s 20th Birthday Has a Nice (NYSE) Ring to It

Geek Squad passed on the sheet cake for its 20th birthday.

Instead, Geek Squad hit Wall Street and celebrated its 20th birthday by ringing the bell at the New York Stock Exchange.

President of Geek Squad Chris Askew was flanked by some of the nation’s best and brightest who wear black and orange (in addition to a couple hand-picked and lucky Blue Shirts, too).

“This trip means the world to me,” said Cody Halvorson, a Precinct Agent from Reno, Nev., who was the individual to ring the bell.

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16 Dec: James “biggcountry2” Bloomfield Wins Best Buy’s Ultimate Gamers Showdown

After a grueling head-to-head competition that was battled out on the largest high-definition video screen in the world, James “biggcountry2” Bloomfield is Best Buy’s Ultimate Gamers Showdown champion. Bloomfield won 24 – 21 over Ryan “Dougthepirate” Danczak in the final round of the Ultimate Gamers Showdown at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

“There were tough competitors all around,” James Bloomfield said. “It was an amazing experience to be able to play on this big screen.”

The Ultimate Gamers Showdown is an exclusive national gaming tournament developed by Best Buy to give gaming and sports fans around the nation an opportunity to try the next generation gaming systems, in addition to having gamers put their Madden NFL 25® skills to the test.

By Best Buy Company News Sustainability

12 Sep: Best Buy Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index

DJSI

Best Buy was named in the longest-running global sustainability rankings – the Dow Jones Index for Sustainable Investing. It measures company sustainability, which is how businesses operate socially, environmentally and economically. Best Buy increased its performance two points from last year and moved up the retail rankings from the 68^th percentile to the 84^th percentile. Compared with other retail companies in North America, Best Buy scored 20 points above the average.

The Index is the official sustainability performance ranking of the largest 600 North American companies.

By Best Buy Company News Sustainability

20 Jun: Best Buy Releases Fiscal 2013 Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Report

MINNEAPOLIS – June 20, 2013: Best Buy is consistently recognized for its sustainability leadership by the retail and consumer electronics industries. With today’s release of the company’s Fiscal 2013 Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Report, Best Buy further demonstrates its continued leadership role in positively impacting the world.

We hope you find this information useful. To view the full report, please visit www.bby.com/sustainability.

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