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    • Tuesday, 23 November, 2021
      FT AlphavilleJamie Powell
      Best Buy’s crime problem points to deeper issues in US economy

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    • Tuesday, 25 August, 2020
      Best Buy boosted by working at home trend

      US electronic retailer warns demand for some gadgets so high supplies are dwindling

    • Friday, 22 May, 2020
      US retail
      US retailers lay bare cost of being deemed ‘non-essential’

      Decisions on which businesses can stay open widens gap between sector’s winners and losers

    • Monday, 30 March, 2020
      News in-depthUS retail
      US retailers teeter on the brink as 630,000 outlets close

      Analysts predict dozens of nationally-known chains could be headed for insolvency

    • Tuesday, 4 February, 2020
      Best Buy board concludes misconduct probe against CEO

      Electronics chain supports Corie Barry’s ‘continued leadership’

    • Friday, 17 January, 2020
      Best Buy investigates misconduct claims against CEO

      Corie Barry promoted to top job at electronics retailer seven months ago

    • Thursday, 29 August, 2019
      Best Buy signals ‘uncertainty’ over tariffs and consumer behaviour

      Electronics retailer’s sales outlook misses Wall Street estimates

    • Thursday, 1 August, 2019
      US retail
      US retail stocks slump as Trump widens tariff net

      Consumer goods from clothing to electronics are among those facing 10% tariff

    • Thursday, 23 May, 2019
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      Best Buy/tariffs: rising prices, fixed smiles Premium content

      Corporate America is reluctant to yet speak out against Mr Trump

    • Monday, 15 April, 2019
      FT People: Consumer and retail
      Best Buy chief executive steps down after leading group’s rebound

      Financial director Corie Barry will replace Hubert Joly at helm of electronics goods retailer

    • Wednesday, 27 February, 2019
      Best Buy bucks retail gloom with blooming sales

      Demand for Fitbits and ‘Fortnite’ sparks 15% rise in shares of electronic goods retailer

    • Tuesday, 20 November, 2018
      Best Buy results top view, boosts full-year outlook
    • Tuesday, 28 August, 2018
      US & Canadian companies
      Best Buy warns of rising wage pressure

      Retailer is weathering the threat from Amazon but costs are rising

    • Wednesday, 15 August, 2018
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    • Wednesday, 18 April, 2018
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      Amazon, Best Buy forge ‘smart TV’ pact
    • Monday, 16 April, 2018
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      Supreme Court to rule on online retailers’ sales tax exemption

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    • Thursday, 15 March, 2018
      US & Canadian companies
      Toys R Us to close or sell all 700 US stores

      Retailer plans to file for liquidation, paving way for ‘orderly’ winding down

    • Thursday, 1 March, 2018
      Retail & Consumer industry
      Best Buy climbs as holiday smartphone demand drive sales beat
    • Monday, 27 November, 2017
      US equities
      S&P retail index at record high on strong holiday shopping

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    • Wednesday, 22 November, 2017
      US & Canadian companies
      Black Friday: Shopping by the numbers
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      World
      Best Buy falls after quarterly sales growth misses forecasts
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      Silicon Valley disrupts your light switch on its return to the smart home

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    • Tuesday, 19 September, 2017
      US equities
      Best Buy declines after earnings outlook underwhelms

      Retailer’s slide comes as US stocks inch up from record levels struck on Monday

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