Entries in 'best buy' (69)

US: Best Buy moves into pre-owned games

US: Best Buy moves into pre-owned games

US retail giant Best Buy is to roll out video games ‘vending machines’ as it moves into the pre-owned market.

by Tim Ingham
on Jun 23rd 2009 at 5:37PM in News
DSGi running scared of Best Buy

DSGi running scared of Best Buy

DSGi has locked down its sales figures on core products as it looks to hide vital information from emergent retail giant Best Buy – leaving GfK-ChartTrack with no
choice but ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 5th 2009 at 2:22PM in News
RETAIL BIZ: News round-up

RETAIL BIZ: News round-up

It’s been a mixed week for retail, which has seen Sega’s Empire: Total War fly off the shelves and Best Buy announce that it’s looking to recruit 1000 new employees.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 12th 2009 at 9:42AM in News

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Best Buy creating 1,000 UK jobs

Best Buy creating 1,000 UK jobs

Around 1,000 jobs are set to be created by the arrival of Best Buy on UK shores, despite the launch of the joint venture between Carphone Warehouse and the US ...
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by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 10th 2009 at 2:04PM in News
Best Buy's UK launch delayed

Best Buy's UK launch delayed

Best Buy has postponed the launch of its UK division until the first quarter of 2010.

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by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 4th 2009 at 10:38AM in News
Best Buy UK team revealed

Best Buy UK team revealed

The planned UK invasion by Best Buy continues this week, as the firm finalises its games team.

by Tim Ingham
on Jan 23rd 2009 at 4:44PM in News
Best Buy hunts UK employees

Best Buy hunts UK employees

CVs AT the ready – US retail superpower Best Buy has confirmed to MCV that it is looking to recruit far and wide as the firm builds its business in ...
Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Dec 22nd 2008 at 11:44AM in News

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Best Buy profits plummet

Best Buy profits plummet

US electronics chain Best Buy has reported its 2009 Q3 fiscal results, with revenues jumping 16 per cent to $11.5 billion for the week ending November 29th 2008.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Dec 17th 2008 at 10:35AM in News
Best Buy to miss FY guidance as sales decline

Best Buy to miss FY guidance as sales decline

Best Buy has lowered its guidance for the fiscal year due to falling consumer spending, driven by ‘the recent turmoil in the financial markets and other macro economic factors’.

by Tim Ingham
on Nov 13th 2008 at 11:39AM in News
Up to 200 Best Buy stores coming to Europe in '09

Up to 200 Best Buy stores coming to Europe in '09

Best Buy’s European invasion will consist of between 100 and 200 stores launched over the next five years, the retailer revealed in a joint announcement with its partner The Carphone ...
by Tim Ingham
on Oct 14th 2008 at 6:42PM in News
Best Buy’s UK invasion gathers pace

Best Buy’s UK invasion gathers pace

The Carphone Warehouse has moved to dismiss reports that its stores will be selling video games consoles from today – whilst promising information on its new giant Best Buy outlets ...
by Tim Ingham
on Oct 1st 2008 at 4:11PM in News

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First UK Best Buy stores unveiled

First UK Best Buy stores unveiled

Best Buy looks set to go head-to-head with DSGi after it emerged that one of the launch locations would be the same retail park that its UK rival is currently ...
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by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 21st 2008 at 4:54PM in News
DSGI shares fall to new low

DSGI shares fall to new low

Shares in DSG International fell to 46p last Friday as it prepared to reveal its results this Thursday, according to the Independent on Sunday.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jun 23rd 2008 at 11:30AM in News
‘UK games customers get a raw deal’

‘UK games customers get a raw deal’

After announcing that it is set to bring US and electronics retail behemoth Best Buy to the UK, The Carphone Warehouse has told MCV that existing European retail outlets ...
by Tim Ingham
on May 19th 2008 at 2:59PM in News
Best Buy eyeing DSGi and Comet?

Best Buy eyeing DSGi and Comet?

MCV's sister site PC Retail reports that the chief executive of the mammoth electronics specialist has gone on record to speak about Best Buy's plans in the UK, with a ...
by Andrew Wooden`
on May 12th 2008 at 3:12PM in News

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Best Buy set to invade UK

Best Buy set to invade UK

Best Buy – the massive US electronics retail chain with a large games selection – is set for a massive expansion into the UK and the rest of Europe next ...
by Tim Ingham
on May 8th 2008 at 3:16PM in News
Blockbuster makes $1bn offer for Circuit City

Blockbuster makes $1bn offer for Circuit City

Blockbuster has launched a bid for US retailer Circuit City worth more than $1 billion, with the entertainment retailer suggesting that the move would help it compete more efficiently with ...
by Tim Ingham
on Apr 14th 2008 at 7:05PM in News
Best Buy latest to strike HD-DVD blow

Best Buy latest to strike HD-DVD blow

It just gets worse for HD-DVD in North America – leading national retailer Best Buy has now said that it is to encourage the uptake of Sony’s hi-def Blu-Ray disc ...
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by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 12th 2008 at 8:08PM in News