Best Buy News Media Policy Eases Store Access for Vermont Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday

Wed Jul 9, 10:11 AM

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY):

What:  

Best Buy is pleased to participate in Vermont's upcoming sales tax holiday. During July 12-13, any product purchased for personal use that is priced less than $2,000 is tax exempt. During the length of the event July 12-18, ENERGY STAR-qualified appliances, including dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, clothes washers, dehumidifiers, air cleaners and air conditioners that are purchased for personal use and are priced less than $2,000 are also tax-free.

 
Local Best Buy BlueShirts are available for live or taped in-store interviews and can offer:
-- Energy Star product shopping advice
-- 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 visit http://www.state.vt.us/tax/salestaxholiday2008.htm.

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. 

Best Buy Public Relations
612-292-NEWS
newscenter@bestbuy.com