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Best Buy Co., Inc. Company Profile
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.
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Address: 7601 Penn Ave. South
Richfield, MN 55423-3645
Phone:612-291-1000
Fax:612-292-4001
Financial Highlights
Fiscal Year End:March
Revenue (2009):45015.00 M
Revenue Growth (1 yr):12.50%
Employees (2009):155,000
Employee Growth (1 yr):3.30%
Key People
Chairman: Richard M. (Dick) Schulze
President, CEO, and Director: Brian J. Dunn
EVP Finance and CFO: James L. (Jim) Muehlbauer
Industry Information
Sector: Services
Industry: Electronics Stores
Top Competitors
Amazon.com, Inc. (amzn)
Apple Inc. (aapl)
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (wmt)
 


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