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Consumer electronics retailer.

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Best Buy Co., Inc. is an American multinational consumer electronics retailer headquartered in Richfield, Minnesota, and was originally founded in 1966. The company is publicly listed with the ticker symbol BBY and is classified under the Retail-Radio, Tv & Consumer Electronics Stores industry. Best Buy is a US-public filer with the SEC. The company was rebranded under its current name in 1983. Sources: Wikipedia, SEC EDGAR.

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Best Buy Co., Inc. is an American multinational consumer electronics retailer headquartered in Richfield, Minnesota. Originally founded by Richard M. Schulze and James Wheeler in 1966 as an audio specialty store called Sound of Music, it was rebranded under its current name with an emphasis on consumer electronics in 1983.

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BEST BUY CO INC · BBY · Retail-Radio, Tv & Consumer Electronics Stores

Employment reviews
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Shopping reviews
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Scam reports
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ShoppingTotal Tech
3.7

Total Tech tech-support membership

$200/year for unlimited Geek Squad support across all electronics. Useful for multi-device households.

demo_shopper · 5/27/2026
ShoppingBest Buy Plus
3.9

My Best Buy Plus membership decent for tech-heavy households

$50/year for free shipping + early access + extended returns. Pencils out if you buy 3+ items/year.

demo_shopper · 5/27/2026
ShoppingGeek Squad service
3.8

Geek Squad set up my parents' TV

$70 in-home setup was worth it for elderly parents. They've used the Geek Squad support membership 3 times this year.

demo_shopper · 5/27/2026
ShoppingOpen-Box laptop
4.0

Open-Box deals are genuinely good

Excellent-condition open-box laptops at 15-20% off, same warranty. Easy way to save on premium electronics.

demo_shopper · 5/27/2026
EmploymentSales
3.4

Sales floor depends on the store manager

Two stores, two completely different cultures. Ask current employees about leadership before you accept.

demo_employee · 5/27/2026
EmploymentGeek Squad
3.6

Geek Squad work is steady

Tech-support role has predictable hours and decent benefits for the retail sector. Customer interactions vary wildly day to day.

demo_employee · 5/27/2026