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Best Buy
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJul 9, 2026
Best Buy

Best Buy

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Best Buy is a leading omnichannel retailer of consumer electronics, appliances and related tech services across North America.

HQ
Richfield, MN, US
Founded
1966
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Best Buy's retail platform offers a wide assortment of consumer technology and home products, including computers, tablets, mobile phones, TVs, home theater, appliances, gaming, smart home, cameras, headphones and related accessories. Customers shop through BestBuy.com, the Best Buy app and a nationwide network of stores, with options for delivery, store pickup, in-store support and installation services.

The company also provides tech services such as Geek Squad support, Best Buy Totaltech membership benefits and in-home advisor consultations, alongside newer initiatives like the Best Buy Marketplace and Best Buy Ads retail media network. The platform serves individual consumers, small businesses and institutional buyers across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Best Buy - M & A Snapshot

Open M & A

  • Current Health

    Acquired by Best Buy • Undisclosed • Oct 1, 2021

  • GreatCall

    Acquired by Best Buy • $800M • Jun 1, 2018

Best Buy - Products & Services

  • Best Buy — Consumer Electronics and Appliances Retail logo

    Best Buy — Consumer Electronics and Appliances Retail

    Best Buy's core retail offering spans consumer electronics, computers, appliances, mobile devices and tech services across stores and digital channels.

    Competing Products

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Best Buy - Quick Facts

Who are Best Buy's competitors?

Companies similar to Best Buy include Walmart, Target, Wayfair and eBay.

When was Best Buy founded?

Best Buy was founded in 1966.

Where is Best Buy's headquarters located?

Best Buy's headquarters is located in Richfield, MN, US.

How many employees does Best Buy have?

Best Buy has 80,000 employees as of Mar 3, 2026.

Best Buy - Classification

Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • RFID
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
Tags
  • eCommerce
  • Retail
Unique IDs
  • ein: 410907483
  • secCik: 0000764478
  • ticker: BBY
NAICS
  • 455000General Merchandise Retailers
  • 455200Warehouse Clubs, Supercenters, and Other General Merchandise Retailers
  • 455210Warehouse Clubs, Supercenters, and Other General Merchandise Retailers
  • 455211Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters
  • 450000Retail Trade
SIC
  • 5731Radio, Television, and Consumer Electronics Stores
  • 5700Home Furniture, Furnishings, And Equipment Stores
  • 5730Radio, Television, Consumer Electronics, And Music Stores
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NAICS
  • 440000Retail Trade
  • 441000Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
  • 441300Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Retailers
  • 441330Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers
  • 449000Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
  • 449200Electronics and Appliance Retailers
  • 449210Electronics and Appliance Retailers
SIC
  • 5940Miscellaneous Shopping Goods Stores
  • 5000Wholesale Trade-durable Goods
  • 5900Miscellaneous Retail
  • 5990Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 5999Miscellaneous Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified