Business
Best Buy Co. and Circuit City Stores Inc. reported higher quarterly earnings Tuesday, but shares of the two top U.S. consumer electronics retailers fell on fears they have begun a price war that could hit profits.
June 19, 2002
Cash-starved dairy and pasta company Borden Inc. agreed to be acquired by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. in a $2-billion deal that marks the biggest purchase by the leveraged-buyout firm since its takeover of RJR Nabisco Holdings Corp. in 1989.
Sept. 13, 1994
Technology and the Internet
The retailer agrees to buy the faltering L.A. digital music company for $121 million.
Sept. 16, 2008
In another sign of increasing Japanese investment in the U.S. beef business, a Tokyo-based chain of family restaurants has purchased Best Western Food Inc., a Los Angeles meat processor, a company spokeswoman said Thursday.
July 6, 1990
The plan to sell the 3G through the big retailer may signify an end to shortages.
Aug. 14, 2008
Retailers Best Buy Cos. and Circuit City Stores Inc. are protesting federal fines levied on retailers for failing to warn television buyers that some sets may be obsolete after a switch to digital broadcasts next year.
May 14, 2008
Entertainment & Arts
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.’
Feb. 27, 1996
Best Buy profit, revenue fall
March 24, 2011
The company hopes cash will lure users to its search engine.
May 22, 2008
Best Buy founder Richard Schulze’s shadow hangs over annual meeting
June 20, 2012