''Toys For Tots'' Means Toys for Teens, Too; Best Buy Helps Draw Attention to Overlooked Older Kids Donation; Drop-off Boxes at all Stores Nov. 11 to Dec. 16.

Business Editors

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 2001

For the fifth consecutive year, Best Buy Co., Inc. is supporting the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. The Best Buy "Toys for Teens" campaign runs from Sunday, November 11 through Sunday, December 16 and will emphasize the need for age-appropriate gift donations that can be given to older kids, ages 12 to 15. Donation collection boxes and in-store signs will be placed at every Best Buy store during the five-week campaign.

"Unfortunately, young teens are the most often overlooked group of kids in need during the holiday season," said Major William Grein, USMC (ret.), vice president of marketing and development for the Marine Toy for Tots Foundation. "We appreciate Best Buy's efforts to draw attention to this cause. For a needy child, just one gift can change the holidays from a time of loneliness and sadness to a lasting and cherished memory."

"As an electronics retailer that appeals to teens, Best Buy is strongly committed to helping Toys for Tots reach young teens in need," said Stacy Hanley, community relations manager for Best Buy. "We hope to help raise awareness as well as donations for teens."

Best Buy is committed to kids and communities where its stores are located. The Company has a strong tradition of supporting national nonprofit youth organizations that enhance the quality of life for children and their families, like Toys for Tots. Last year nearly 50,000 gift donations were collected at Best Buy locations. All Toys for Tots donations must be new and unwrapped.

About Toys for Tots

The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program has been the nation's flagship Christmas charitable endeavor and the U.S. Marine Corps' premier community action program since 1947. The 2000 Toys for Tots campaign was the most successful campaign in the 53 year history of the program, with nearly 16 million toys delivered to 6.3 million children in need.

About Best Buy

Minneapolis-based Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) is the nation's number one specialty retailer of consumer electronics, personal computers, entertainment software and appliances. The Company operates retail stores and commercial web sites under the names: Best Buy (BestBuy.com), Magnolia Hi-Fi (MagnoliaHiFi.com), Media Play (MediaPlay.com), On Cue (OnCue.com), Sam Goody (SamGoody.com), and Suncoast (Suncoast.com). The Company reaches consumers through more than 1,800 retail stores nationwide, in Puerto Rico and in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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