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Best Buy reports another decline in quarterly sales due to cautious purchasing decisions, but business is stabilizing


Best Buy reports another decline in quarterly sales due to cautious purchasing decisions, but business is stabilizing

Anne D’Innocenzio | Associated Press new York – Best Buy, the nation’s largest consumer electronics retail chain, reported another quarter-over-quarter sales decline on Thursday as Americans bought fewer appliances and consumer electronics to focus on essentials. But Best Buy’s business stabilized in the last quarter and results beat Wall Street expectations. The Richfield, Minnesota-based retailer […]

Best Buy beats earnings forecasts as sales decline stabilizes


Best Buy beats earnings forecasts as sales decline stabilizes

Best Buy (BBY) reported better-than-expected results after a series of disappointing quarters. On Thursday, the company reported revenue of $9.29 billion, compared to estimates of $9.24 billion. Adjusted earnings per share rose 10% year over year to $1.34, above expectations of $1.16. CEO Corie Barry said in the press release that the numbers were the […]

Best Buy reports another quarterly sales decline as shoppers remain cautious about spending on gadgets


Best Buy reports another quarterly sales decline as shoppers remain cautious about spending on gadgets

NEW YORK (AP) — Best Buy, the nation’s largest consumer electronics retailer, reported another quarterly decline in sales as Americans scale back on purchases of home appliances and other consumer electronics and focus on essentials. However, the company’s results beat Wall Street estimates. The Richfield, Minnesota-based retailer lowered its revenue forecast but raised its profit […]

Feds say LA car rental lot was actually a ‘crime tourism’ travel agency


Feds say LA car rental lot was actually a ‘crime tourism’ travel agency

In 2018, burglary squads began raiding homes in nice neighborhoods in and around Thousand Oaks. When Ventura County Sheriff’s investigators began their investigation, they found the cases had three things in common: The suspects they arrested were foreign nationals, most from Chile, in the U.S. on short-term tourist visas. They targeted homes that bordered open […]

Which grocery stores are open or closed over the holidays?


Which grocery stores are open or closed over the holidays?

What you should know about Labor Day and its history There’s more to Labor Day than just barbecues, special deals, and a long weekend. Here’s everything you need to know about the national holiday. While many services will be closed on Labor Day Monday, others, including grocery stores, will be open to the public. For […]

Shaq once bought Ring cameras at Best Buy and was shocked that he could monitor his home from China – so he invested in the company. Then Jeff Bezos bought it for $1 billion


Shaq once bought Ring cameras at Best Buy and was shocked that he could monitor his home from China – so he invested in the company. Then Jeff Bezos bought it for  billion

‘I hooked it up myself’: Shaq once bought Ring cameras at Best Buy and was shocked that he could monitor his home from China – so he invested in the company. Then Jeff Bezos bought it for $1 billion Despite being a multimillionaire, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal balked when a private contractor charged him a […]

Spirit Halloween opens two locations in Pensacola


Spirit Halloween opens two locations in Pensacola

Spooky season is far from over, but the Pensacola area just got its first taste of Halloween after the first seasonal Spirit Halloween pop-up store opened its doors last week at Cordova Mall. A second Spirit Halloween location is planned in the former call center at 3300 N. Pace Blvd., but an opening date for […]

Best Buy introduces AI-powered delivery tracking


Best Buy introduces AI-powered delivery tracking

Best Buy is introducing an artificial intelligence (AI)-based delivery tracking system that promises up-to-the-minute updates. The company is looking to satisfy customers who are increasingly frustrated with vague delivery windows and limited order transparency. Experts say the move comes as the e-commerce sector grapples with rising consumer expectations for delivery transparency and efficiency. “Over 30% […]

Counter: Best Buy and Amazon account for over 50% of consumer electronics spending


Counter: Best Buy and Amazon account for over 50% of consumer electronics spending

Boot Barn Holdings reported a positive first quarter in which it exceeded the upper end of its forecast in every respect. The lifestyle retailer of western and work boots, apparel and accessories for men, women and children reported net income rose to $38.9 million, or $1.26 earnings per share, for the quarter ended June 29, […]