The move comes after the retailer shut down 24 locations during the 2024 fiscal year.
The shuttered stores included locations in Minnesota, California, Missouri, Illinois, and Texas as part of the downsizing moves.
Building leases are an issue
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One reason Best Buy continues to close stores is leases, which come due when the retailer decides whether to renew a lease or end its time in a specific location.
“We will continue to close existing traditional stores during our rigorous review of stores as their leases come up for renewal,” said Best Buy CFO Matt Bilunas during an earnings call for the company in February.
Retailers like Best Buy saw an increase in online sales during the COVID-19 pandemic when consumers started using more online options to avoid going to physical stores.
While stores are open for business again, customers are sticking with online buying, making physical stores more expensive to operate compared to online purchase fulfillment.
Best Buy is testing out new concepts
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You may be surprised the next time you walk into a store, and it doesn’t look like your typical Best Buy.
Current store locations may undergo remodels as part of the company’s changes, or you could find a new, smaller-format location with less space for you to wander.
The retailer is also expanding its outlet center options, where you may be able to find options at more affordable prices than at a typical Best Buy.
Best Buy isn’t alone
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Best Buy isn’t the only retailer closing stores this year, with other big names also shuttering locations.
Macy’s announced in February that it would close 50 stores by the end of the year, while retailers like Express and Barnes & Noble are also shuttering locations.
For now, Best Buy hasn’t announced which locations it plans to close, so you’ll likely still be able to shop at your favorite Best Buy.
There are also plenty to choose from, as the retailer has more than 1,000 locations nationwide, including stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
Your best bet to find a Best Buy is in either California or Texas, with each state boasting at least 100 locations for shoppers.
Bottom line
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Savvy shoppers order on Best Buy’s website to lock in the best deal and pick it up at their local store instead to save time in the aisles.
You can also save more by shopping with a top rewards card and earn more with electronics and everyday purchases.
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