Best Buy to Hire More Than 100 Employees for New Store in Grapevine, Texas

Business Wire, Jan 29, 2001

Business Editors/Retail Writers

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2001

Best Buy Co., Inc. is hiring more than 100 employees for its first store in Grapevine, Texas, scheduled to open this spring at 1515 West Highway 114. Those interested in working at the new Best Buy location can now apply for a job by simply making a phone call.

Currently, applicants can interview without leaving home by calling toll-free 1-888-NEW-JOB9 (1-888-639-5629). This automated system allows the candidate to apply from anywhere at anytime by using a touch-tone phone.

The application takes approximately six minutes. Each candidate needs their social security number, as well as the store number - Grapevine is No.148. The applicant is notified while on the phone if they meet employment requirements and their electronic application is then forwarded to Best Buy's management team.

"Best Buy is excited to open a store in Grapevine and offer excellent opportunities for employment," said Dara Engle, Best Buy District Manager of Human Resources. "Best Buy is a fun place to work, earn and learn. In addition to great benefits, candidates are attracted to the affordable, high-tech consumer electronics and entertainment products we sell."

Retail positions include:
-- Cashiers                       -- Shipping/Receiving
-- Customer Service               -- Technicians and Car Installation
-- Non-Commissioned Sales         -- Team Leaders
-- Music/Software Specialists     -- Product Security
-- Stocking                       -- Drivers

Best Buy provides regular performance reviews, which offer opportunities for career advancement as the Company continues to grow. The Company offers a generous employee discount and a retirement plan to both full- and part-time employees after meeting the required hours of service. In addition, Best Buy provides referral bonuses to existing team members who recruit new employees.

Minneapolis-based Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) is the nation's number one specialty retailer of consumer electronics, personal computers, entertainment software and appliances. The Company reaches consumers nationwide through its more than 400 retail stores located in 41 states and online at www.BestBuy.com.