Best Buy is Seeking Technology and Entertainment Enthusiasts for its New Store in Las Cruces, N.M.; More Than 100 New Employees will be Hired.

Business Editors

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 10, 2002

Calling all technology and entertainment fans, Best Buy is gearing up for its new store opening in Las Cruces and needs recruits to help customers turn on the fun. Best Buy Co., Inc. is hiring more than 100 employees for its first store in Las Cruces, N.M. The new store is scheduled to open this summer and will be located at 2300 East Lohman Ave. And, with two application options, making a phone call or logging online, it's now even easier to join the Best Buy team.

Applicants interested in sharing their techno-tainment expertise can interview by phone by calling toll-free 1-888-NEW-JOB9 (1-888-639-5629). This automated system saves applicants time by allowing them to complete their first interview via a touch-tone phone. Each candidate needs their social security number, as well as the store number - Las Cruces is #802. The phone application process takes approximately six minutes and candidates are notified if they meet employment requirements while on the line. A second hassle-free option allows applicants to apply online at www.bestbuyretailjobs.com. Both electronic application options are then forwarded to Best Buy's management team.

"Best Buy is looking for employees who enjoy technology and entertainment and can help create a fun environment in-store for our customers," said Alawna Lotz, Best Buy District Manager of Human Resources. "A large portion of our success comes from our recruitment of great employees who act as `smart friends' to our customers. In addition to great benefits, candidates are attracted to the affordable, high-tech consumer electronics and entertainment products we sell, as well as our great employee discount program."

Retail positions include:

-- Cashiers

-- Customer Service

-- Non-Commissioned Sales

-- Music/Software Specialists

-- Stocking

-- Shipping/Receiving

-- Technicians and Car Installation

-- Team Leaders

-- Product Security

-- Drivers

Best Buy provides regular performance reviews, which offer opportunities for career advancement as the Company continues to grow. The Company offers a generous employee discount and a retirement plan to both full- and part-time employees after meeting the required hours of service. In addition, Best Buy provides referral bonuses to existing team members who recruit new employees.

About Best Buy Co., Inc.

Minneapolis-based Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) is North America'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), Future Shop (FutureShop.ca); 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 1,900 retail stores in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.