Pilot Program Puts 12 Best Buy Express Automated Kiosks in U.S.
Airports
Best Buy (NYSE:BBY), the nation's leading
consumer electronics retailer, today announced that it will begin
rolling out twelve Best Buy Express™ automated
kiosks in major airports across the U.S. as part of a pilot program.
Best Buy Express kiosks will offer a variety of products and accessories
at familiar store prices that will appeal to business and leisure
travelers alike. Best Buy has teamed with third party ZoomSystems to
launch the test.
"The launch of Best Buy Express is another way
for Best Buy to provide consumers with the products they need from a
brand they trust, even while they're on-the-go,"
said Chris Stidman, vice president of Strategic Planning for Best Buy. "Whether
travelers are looking to purchase a last minute gift or are in need of
replacement for a lost, forgotten or broken product, these kiosks will
allow them to purchase the product they want from a brand they trust."
The assortment of products available through Best Buy Express will
include cell phone and computer accessories, digital cameras and
accessories, flash drives and portable storage devices, MP3 players,
headphones, speakers, unlocked phones, portable gaming devices, gift
cards, travel adapters and chargers.
Best Buy Express kiosks can be found at airports in the following
cities: Atlanta (ATL), Boston (BOS), Dallas (DFW), Houston (IAH), Las
Vegas (LAS), Los Angeles (LAX), Minneapolis (MSP) and San Francisco
(SFO). The rollout is expected to continue through September 1.
About Best Buy Co., Inc.
Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) operates an international 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 1,300 retail stores across
the United States, throughout Canada and in China. Our multi-channel
operations include: Best Buy (BestBuy.com, BestBuy.ca, BestBuy.com.cn
and Best BuyMobile.com), 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.
Best Buy Public Relations
Jeff Dudash, 612-291-6122
Jeff.Dudash@bestbuy.com
or
MS&L
Lauren
Naru, 212-468-3040
Lauren.Naru@mslpr.com