The average American only buys new appliances once every decade or so. They’re big purchases, and many people choose not to replace their old ones until they stop working, move or remodel.
So, if you’re in the market for a major appliance, odds are the models available today differ greatly from the ones you saw when buying your last one. Whether you’re looking for a refrigerator or range, dishwasher or microwave, washer or dryer, there has been a lot of product innovation in recent years.
It’s a great day to be an Android user; today, Samsung announced the addition of two new smartphones: the Galaxy S6 edge+ and the Galaxy Note5.
The phones aren’t on sale officially until Friday, Aug. 21 but that doesn’t mean you can’t reserve one early.
Now, Best Buy customers who pre-order, purchase or lease and activate one of the new Samsung phones in stores or on BestBuy.com will get a free wireless charging pad (while supplies last).
On the fence about upgrading?
Today is “Embrace Your Geekness Day,” and in celebration, the 20,000 Agents of the Geek Squad have assembled these six tips to help people everywhere get the most out of their favorite gadgets.
Outsmart your smartphone:
Technology is everywhere. We can now turn our house lights off from our phone. Watch what the dog is doing in our family room during the day. Answer phone calls from our wrist.
Technology is also surging into the home appliance market. Samsung Open House, which will be in select Best Buy stores by the end of 2015, features this prominently.
Samsung Open House is an interactive area inside Best Buy stores that lets consumers physically look at and experience Samsung appliances in a whole new way and simplifies the appliance buying process.
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.
Hey, guys, it’s time to ditch your boring black, plastic smartphone case. There are more stylish options now.
Best Buy and Cole Haan – the global fashion brand known for iconic American styles in footwear and accessories – have partnered exclusively with each other to create a new collection of smartphone accessories.
The collection is available for pre-order (and free shipping!) now on BestBuy.com and will arrive in Best Buy stores nationwide beginning Sunday, May 31 – just in time for Father’s Day.
It’s nearly time to start dancing.
With the 2015 NCAA men’s basketball tournament just days ahead, Best Buy helps you enjoy the games whether you’re on the couch, at your local watering hole, at work or school or on the go. In fact, our own research confirmed that more than 20 percent of all March Madness fans intend to watch the tournament from multiple screens this year.
Check out the following can’t-fail game plan, and start by finding out how to make your TV a Smart TV with a this quick video.
Photo credit: Samsung
You may have seen the words Virtual Reality in the headlines lately, especially if you followed the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last month. But what is virtual reality, why is it suddenly such a big deal, and why do techies want to try it out?
Starting Sunday, Feb. 8, you can see what all the hype is about by trying out the latest virtual reality headset from Samsung at select Samsung Experience Shops at Best Buy stores nationwide.
Your phone, tablet and laptop are about to get a lot more stylish with accessories created by celebrated fashion designers Nanette Lepore, Anna Sui and Isaac Mizrahi New York – coming exclusively to Best Buy stores Sunday, Oct. 5. You can pre-order a selection of these trendy new tech accessories now at BestBuy.com.
Each designer’s collection includes smartphone, tablet and laptop cases with styles and designs available only at Best Buy.
This is not Best Buy’s first trip down the runway.
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.
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.
Non-GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.44
GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.42
$40 million in additional annualized Renew Blue cost reductions, bringing the cumulative total to $900 million
MINNEAPOLIS, August 26, 2014 — Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) today announced results for the 13-week second quarter (“Q2 FY15”) ended August 2, 2014 as compared to the 13-week second quarter (“Q2 FY14”) ended August 3, 2013.
| Revenue | Q2 FY15 | Q2 FY14 |
| Revenue ($ in millions) | $8,896 | $9,266 |
| Comparable sales % change1 | (2.7%) | (0.6%) |
| Domestic Segment: | ||
| Comparable sales % change | (2.0%) | (0.4%) |
| Comparable online sales % change | 22.0% | 10.5% |
| International Segment: | ||
| Comparable sales % change | (6.7%) | (1.8%) |
| Operating Income | Q2 FY15 | Q2 FY14 |
| GAAPoperating income as a % of revenue | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Non-GAAPoperating income as a % of revenue2 | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| Diluted EPS | Q2 FY15 | Q2 FY14 |
| GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations | $0.42 | $0.69 |
| Impact of net LCD settlements3 | $0.00 | ($0.43) |
| Impact of non-restructuring asset impairments | $0.02 | $0.03 |
| Impact of restructuring charges | $0.00 | $0.01 |
| Impact of gain on sale of investments | $0.00 | ($0.03) |
| Benefit of income tax impact of Best Buy Europe sale | $0.00 | $0.05 |
| Non-GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations2 | $0.44 | $0.32 |
Hubert Joly, Best Buy president and CEO, commented, “In the second quarter, we delivered $8.9 billion in revenue and $0.44 in non-GAAP diluted earnings per share versus $0.32 last year.