REMINDER/Photo Opportunity: Best Buy Celebrates Grand Opening of Florence, S.C., Store with Ribbon Cutting; Retailer also to Present United Way of Florence County with $10,000.

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REMINDER... for Friday (Nov. 1)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

    What: Best Buy, North America's leading specialty retailer of
        digital technology and entertainment products, will open its
        doors at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 1 to Florence-area shoppers.
        The store located at 2701 David H. McLeod Blvd. in Magnolia
        Mall, features a new store design highlighting
        techno-tainment.

        Dedicated to being a true "good neighbor", Best Buy works with
        a number of non-profit organizations that can link Best Buy
        support and resources to communities where Best Buy stores are
        located. Children and families in Florence are now eligible to
        be involved in a number of Best Buy/non-profit relationships,
        including those with the United Way, Junior Achievement and
        Toys for Tots. For more information go to
        www.BestBuy.com/About/CommunityRelations.

        The Florence store is one of approximately 67 new retail
        locations Best Buy will open across the country in 2002.

    When: Friday, Nov. 1
          9:30 a.m.

        Mike Maloney, general manager of Best Buy, will present a
        $10,000 check to the United Way of Florence County.

        10 a.m.

        The Best Buy Mascot will burst through the grand opening
        ribbon to inaugurate the new store.

    Where: Best Buy Florence
           Magnolia Mall
           2701 David H. McLeod Blvd.
           Florence, S.C.

    Interviews: TV crews and photographers welcome
                Call contact to arrange interviews with management and
                store tours