Best Buy Tailors In-Store Experience for Customers in 12 Major Cities; New ''Stores-Within-the-Store'' Provide Enhanced Business and Home Theater Resources.MINNEAPOLIS -- Best Buy customers in markets across the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. soon will encounter more products and services for making the most of technology in their work and play. On June 3, existing Best Buy stores in 12 major cities will open their doors to customized "store-within-a-store" experiences for small business owners and home theater An audio/video entertainment center that has a large-screen TV and hi-fi system with three speakers in the front (left, right and center) and left and right speakers in the rear. Starting in the early 1990s, video inputs were added to stereo receivers and preamplifiers. enthusiasts alike. At new Best Buy For Business locations, trained specialists will provide business solutions and services to businesses with up to 20 employees. These customers tend to seek convenient, personal service from specialized advisors, and technical support whenever and wherever they need it. To meet these expectations, Best Buy For Business will offer a broader selection of technology products, such as servers and professional notebooks, professional advice and 24/7 IT support via the Geek Squad The Geek Squad is a subsidiary of the Best Buy Company and is based in Richfield, Minnesota [1]. Originally founded in 1994 by Robert Stephens, it offers various computer-related services and accessories for residential and commercial clients. service. In addition, Best Buy For Business will encourage networking among local small business professionals in exclusive events with business leaders, local professional organizations and the Small Business Administration. Magnolia Home Theater is a specialty store Noun 1. specialty store - a store that sells only one kind of merchandise shop, store - a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services; "he bought it at a shop on Cape Cod" within Best Buy for enthusiasts of state-of-the-art home theater. These customers typically desire a superior form of home entertainment for themselves, their friends and family. They are looking not only for a premium product portfolio, but in-home design services and quick, professional installation. Magnolia Home Theater will address these needs with a portfolio of brands previously available only at high-end, audio-video stores, and by training its sales associates to become Certified Technology Specialists (CTS (1) (Clear To Send) The RS-232 signal sent from the receiving station to the transmitting station that indicates it is ready to accept data. Contrast with RTS. (2) (Common Type System) The data typing used in . ) through the International Communications Industries Association. Comfortable demonstration rooms encourage personal interaction with premium home theater brands such as Pioneer Elite, Sony, Fujitsu, MartinLogan and Stewart Filmscreen. The product offering will be combined with expert service from home theater consultants, in-home system designers and same-day installation. Forty-five existing Best Buy stores ranging in size from 20,000 to 45,000 square feet will deliver these new customer experiences beginning June 3. The stores are located in Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , Phoenix, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. The improvements within these Best Buy stores reflect the company's customer centricity operating model, which tailors store experiences to particular customer needs and expectations. The model encourages associates to get to help customers meet their technology and entertainment needs in a more personalized way. After launching at 68 Best Buy stores in California in 2004, the company's customer centric platform is planned to expand to 235 to 285 stores nationally by fiscal year-end Fiscal Year-End The completion of a one-year, or 12-month, accounting period. Notes: The reason that a company's fiscal year often differs from the calendar year and does not close on Dec 31, is due to the nature of company's needs. . About Best Buy Co., Inc. Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :BBY BBY Best Buy (stock symbol) BBY Before Battle of Yavin (Star Wars) BBY BeBeyond (Chinese online community) ) is an innovative Fortune 100 growth company that continually strives to create superior customer experiences. Through more than 830 retail stores across the United States and in Canada, our employees connect customers with technology and entertainment products and services that make life easier and more fun. We sell consumer electronics, home-office products, entertainment software, appliances and related services. A Minneapolis-based company, our operations include: Best Buy (BestBuy.com and BestBuyCanada.ca), Future Shop (FutureShop.ca), Geek Squad (GeekSquad.com) and Magnolia Audio Video Magnolia Audio Video is a specialty consumer electronics retailer in the United States. It currently operates 13 standalone stores throughout Washington, Oregon, and California. (Magnoliaav.com). We support our communities through employee volunteerism and grants from The Best Buy Children's Foundation. |
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