Best Buy News Media Policy Eases Store Access for Georgia Sales Tax Holiday

Best Buy News Media Policy Eases Store Access for Georgia Sales Tax Holiday

Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY):
What: Best Buy is pleased to participate in the upcoming sales tax
holiday, offering consumers the chance to save on ENERGY STAR
purchases up to $2,500.

Local Best Buy BlueShirts are available for live or taped
in-store interviews and can offer:

— Energy efficiency tips and advice on shopping for
energy efficient electronics, including:
— Clothes washers
— Dehumidifiers
— Dishwashers
— Air conditioners
— Refrigerators
— Information about the latest technology
— B-roll or photography

How: Best Buy Public Relations Department is instituting a
“manager-approval” news media policy for newspaper, TV and
radio reporters for the sales tax holiday. This policy
empowers store managers to approve or decline sales tax
holiday news media stories without having to obtain approval
from the corporate Best Buy Public Relations department.

When: October 4-7

Where: Georgia Best Buy stores – Please visit
www.bestbuy.com/storelocator for store locations, operating
hours and contact information.

About Best Buy Co., Inc.

Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) operates a global portfolio of brands with a commitment to growth and innovation. Our employees strive to provide customers around the world with superior experiences by responding to their unique needs and aspirations. We sell consumer electronics, home-office products, entertainment software, appliances and related services through approximately 1,200 retail stores across the United States, throughout Canada and in China. Our multi-channel operations include: Best Buy (BestBuy.com, BestBuy.ca and BestBuy.com.cn), Future Shop (FutureShop.ca), Geek Squad (GeekSquad.com and GeekSquad.ca), Pacific Sales Kitchen and Bath Centers (PacificSales.com), Magnolia Audio Video (Magnoliaav.com), Jiangsu Five Star Appliance Co. (Five-Star.cn) and Speakeasy (Speakeasy.net). Best Buy supports the communities in which its employees work and live through volunteerism and grants that benefit children and education.

Contacts

Best Buy Public Relations, 612-292-NEWS
newscenter {at} bestbuy(.)com