Posted on 03/25/2024 7:58:44 AM PDT by george76
In a recent earnings call, Best Buy, a woke retail giant, announced the closure of 24 stores in 2024, with an additional 10-15 stores expected to shut down in the fiscal year 2025.
While the specific locations of the impending closures have not been disclosed, this decision is part of Best Buy’s broader efforts to adapt its retail footprint to the changing consumer shopping habits in an increasingly digital marketplace. As of now, Best Buy operates over 1,000 stores across the United States.
“In fiscal ’24, we closed 24 stores. And in fiscal ’25, we expect to close 10 to 15 stores,” said Matt Bilunas, Best Buy’s Chief Financial Officer, in the transcript of the earnings call, according to abc7.
“As our ongoing practice, we will continue to close existing traditional stores during our rigorous review of stores as their leases come up for renewal,” Bilunas said.
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According to abc7, “The retailer will close larger stores, and set up smaller stores with vibrant layouts in markets where it has no physical presence.”
For customers who prefer in-person shopping experiences, the closure of stores will limit their ability to see, touch, and test products before making a purchase. Although Best Buy is focusing on enhancing the customer experience through the introduction of smaller, more vibrant stores, the reduced number of locations may inconvenience customers who now have to travel further to reach a store.
The closure of stores directly affects employees working in those locations. Loss of jobs is a significant disadvantage, impacting the livelihood of individuals and potentially their communities. While some employees may be offered positions in other locations or in new smaller-format stores, not all will have this opportunity, leading to unemployment for some.
The Gateway Pundit previously reported that O’Keefe Media Group (OMG) dropped a story featuring a whistleblower from inside Best Buy who released screenshots of a training program.
A Citizen Journalist has revealed Best Buy is partnering with McKinsey & Company on a Management Training Program.
The program is not open to white applicants. “Candidates must meet the [racial] requirements below.”
The program is only for employees who “identify as Black, Latino, Hispanic, Asian or Pacific Islander.”
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A second whistleblower revealed Best Buy discriminates against Christians.
“A Geek Squad member has audio proof that the company refuses to allow Christian employees to display crosses while requiring them to attend LGBTQ workshops.” O’Keefe said.
Best Buy has fired the whistleblower Enis Sujak who went public after exposing a manager’s ban on Christian symbols at the workplace.
“Enis will go on offense and bring civil rights lawsuits against Best Buy for violating the law!” James O’Keefe said.
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Trite, but true, “Get woke, go broke.”.......................
BestBuy is Circuit City 2.0!.........................................
Bidenomics is killing our business....and the morons I work for know it’s bad but keep blaming Trump. Especially since 2017-2020 were our best years ever! You can’t make this crap up....they’ll never admit it.
Are whites allowed to shop at a Best Buy?
About 15 Years ago I needed a cord for some piece of gear. A buddy suggested that I stop at Best Buy to get it. When I went into the store the staff was either playing grab ass or to deeply involved with a computer - gaming - to help me. I turned around and left. Haven’t been back.
It is my understanding that they are Amazon’s showroom for many people.
Second whistleblower reveals that BestBuy discriminates against Christians. Geek Squad member has audio proof that the company refuses to allow Christian employees to display crosses while requiring them to attend LGBTQ workshops.. ~James O’Keefe.
https://twitter.com/JamesOKeefeIII/status/1689779396335304704
I used to go there way back in the 90s and 2000s but got turned off real early when they stationed a guard at the exit who required everyone to show their receipt before leaving. This was before the rampant stealing fests we have now.
More recently, I found out that they will not take back ANY TV they’ve sold that turns out to have undetected damage in the box or is broken/not working. It’s up to you to work it out with the manufacturer.
If you spend a lot of time on Best Buy’s web site you can pick up some good deals , when they cut the price they really cut the price , LOL
Used to be, but when they went woke, I went elsewhere for my shopping needs and I haven’t been back since.
According to the crap ads on TV, nobody wants whitey coming around and spending money anymore.
It’s the last of the electronics stores. And their shelves are often empty. But there are dozens of places to buy electronics on the Internet. That’s the end of that.
I was outlawed from there during Covid for complaining about the mask. They told me I would be arrested for trespassing.
Best Buy used to have the rudest, most disinterested staff anywhere. Then maybe 10 years ago something changed. In my neck of the woods, anyway.
It’s now a pleasure to go into my local Best Buy. Very helpful and friendly folks, all of them. I’m sorry to hear that the upper management is so woke. Brick-and-mortar stores have go to get everything right to stay in business these days.
Sounds like Best Buy is not getting everything right.
I imagine shoppers first research via the internet before taking that hour long excursion to “get it now”. And depending on one’s schedule, that hour can be expensive.
CompUSA 3.0
Last time we were in Best Buy in Knoxville (it’s closed now), the man-bun twink in computer sales was blatantly and loudly disparaging Trump. We left the two laptops we were buying on the counter and walked out.
Do you recall the MBA style of management from the 80s, Management by Walking Around? I believe BestBuy is doing something similar but with sales support instead. I noticed the same as you, btw. A BestBuy employee that recently provided me assistance mentioned the new customer care policies.
The Woke stuff is news to me.
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