Read more Best Buy stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/19092/best-buy.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 13:46:18 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73755/best-buy-dr-dre-woo-would-be-djs.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBest Buy is hoping the fascination with sound quality and all things DJ will make its new “Club Beats” in-store sections a hit. The new areas will be heavily promoted by Dr. Dre—whose Beats by Dr. Dre headphones will feature prominently—as well as other artists like Lady Gaga...http://www.newser.com/story/73755/best-buy-dr-dre-woo-would-be-djs.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 11 Nov 2009 11:38:38 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73202/best-buy-noses-into-online-movie-market.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBest Buy has partnered with online provider CinemaNow to develop a movie downloading service that will come preloaded on the bulk of its Internet-capable electronics. The move follows a 13% slump in DVD sales for the year that has had the company casting about for a new revenue stream. It...http://www.newser.com/story/73202/best-buy-noses-into-online-movie-market.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 03 Nov 2009 10:11:03 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/64374/got-250-twitter-followers-best-buy-may-have-opening.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFor possibly the first time, an active Twitter following is a job requirement, the Telegraph reports. Best Buy asked that candidates for a senior marketing position at the company’s Minnesota headquarters have at least 250 followers for their Twitter pages. The posting also lists “1 year of active blogging experience”...http://www.newser.com/story/64374/got-250-twitter-followers-best-buy-may-have-opening.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 14 Jul 2009 14:49:01 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/64359/iphone-too-dainty-rugged-competitors-can-take-beating.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe iPhone might be pretty, but it’s probably best not to use it as a hammer. If you’re looking for a phone that can handle such treatment—and can be thrown, showered with, or plunged into beer—your best bet may be one of the rugged models from firms such...http://www.newser.com/story/64359/iphone-too-dainty-rugged-competitors-can-take-beating.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 14 Jul 2009 11:46:22 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/56426/best-buy-joining-digital-movie-biz.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBest Buy plans to join the digital movie market this summer to offset declining DVD sales, Variety reports. The retailer is in talks with film providers such as CinemaNow—also Blockbuster's supplier—and may market TVs or Blu-ray players with built-in access to the movie library. That would put Best...http://www.newser.com/story/56426/best-buy-joining-digital-movie-biz.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 17 Apr 2009 8:57:40 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/48159/circuit-city-liquidation-sales-will-begin-tomorrow.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagCircuit City will begin the liquidation of $1.3 billion in inventory across 567 stores in special sales tomorrow, Reuters reports. The company hasn’t said anything specific on the discounts it might offer, but markdowns are likely to be deep. Gift cards from the chain will be redeemable at the...http://www.newser.com/story/48159/circuit-city-liquidation-sales-will-begin-tomorrow.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 16 Jan 2009 16:35:34 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/47245/with-fewer-retail-jobs-more-cheating-on-hiring-test.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagCheat on the personality test many retailers make job applicants take as part of the hiring process and you’ve got one foot in the door—and a lot of company, reports the Wall Street Journal . The computer-administered tests are feeding a growing culture of savvy applicants who share answers, take...http://www.newser.com/story/47245/with-fewer-retail-jobs-more-cheating-on-hiring-test.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 07 Jan 2009 9:41:02 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/47166/best-buy-offers-used-iphones-for-50-less.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWith an eye to newly frugal consumers, Best Buy is offering refurbished iPhone 3Gs for about $50 less than new handsets, Reuters reports. The retailer offers previously owned 8- and 16-gigabyte iPhones (returned in 30 days or less) for $149 and $249, respectively. Best Buy may be trying to undercut...http://www.newser.com/story/47166/best-buy-offers-used-iphones-for-50-less.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 06 Jan 2009 12:09:32 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/46358/iphones-hit-wal-mart-on-sunday.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWal-Mart shoppers will notice a flashy new phone on the shelves Sunday, but the price may induce sticker shock, Reuters reports. The iPhone is making its long-awaited Wal-Mart debut, but the 8-gigabyte version comes with a $197 price tag and requires a 2-year AT&T contract. Rumors had flown that Apple...http://www.newser.com/story/46358/iphones-hit-wal-mart-on-sunday.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 26 Dec 2008 13:06:01 CST