Best Buy(R) News Media Policy Eases Store Access For North Carolina's Sales Tax Holiday

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North Carolina-Based Best Buy Stores Offer Tax Free ENERGY STAR-Qualified Products

Nov. 5, 2008 02:22 PM

Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY)

What:				Best Buy is pleased to participate in North Carolina's upcoming sales tax holiday November 7 - 9. During the holiday, the nation's leading consumer electronics retailer is offering ENERGY STAR-qualified products tax free, including refrigerators, freezers, clothes washers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers. All purchases should be for personal, non-commercial use.

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

				Please visit www.bestbuy.com/storelocator for store location and contact information.
				For more information on the ENERGY STAR sales tax holiday visit: http://www.dor.state.nc.us/taxes/sales/impnotice0908.pdf

About Best Buy Co., Inc.

With operations in the United States, Canada, Europe and China, Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) is a multinational retailer of technology and entertainment products and services with a commitment to growth and innovation. The Best Buy Co., Inc. family of brands and partnerships collectively generates more than $40 billion annual revenue and includes brands such as Best Buy, Audiovisions, The Carphone Warehouse, Future Shop, Geek Squad, Jiangsu Five Star, Magnolia Audio Video, Pacific Sales Kitchen and Bath Centers, and Speakeasy. Approximately 150,000 employees apply their talents to help bring the benefits of these brands to life for customers through retail locations, multiple call centers and web sites, in-home solutions, product delivery and in our communities. Community partnership is central to the way we do business at Best Buy. In fiscal 2008, we donated a combined $31.8 million to improve the vitality of the communities where our employees and customers live and work. For more information about Best Buy Co., Inc., visit www.bestbuyinc.com.

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