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www.bestbuy.com - Best Buy Corporate Public Relations Brian Lucas, 612-291-6131 brian.lucas@bestbuy.com or MS&L Erica Smith, 404-870-6876 erica.smith@mslworldwide.com Best Buy recognizes that for many families across the country, getting out early on the day after Thanksgiving is an important annual tradition. That's why the nation's leading consumer electronics retailer will celebrate the Black Friday tradition this year by recognizing 25 shoppers through their Black Friday VIP contest, launching today.
Best Buy is looking for consumers in 25 cities to share how Black Friday shopping is an important holiday tradition for them and their family, and what kinds of rituals they have to make the morning after Thanksgiving an enjoyable kick off to the holiday season. Consumers can submit stories on
AskABlueShirt.net/blackfridayvip from October 29, 2008 - November 18, 2008. One winner in each market will be notified by November 24.
"We know that for many of our customers, getting out early on the morning after Thanksgiving is about more than getting a great deal, it's a way to celebrate the start of the holiday season with friends and family," said Greg Johnson, senior vice president of marketing for Best Buy. "We do our best to make Black Friday a fun, festive time for our customers, including hundreds of hours of training to get ready for the day. This contest is another way we can recognize the importance of this tradition, and give some customers a truly special experience."
Major VIP Treatment for 25 Winners
One winner from each of the twenty-five eligible markets will win a $1,000 Best Buy Gift Card and full VIP treatment including: a limousine ride to and from the designated Best Buy store below, on-site pampering and prizes for the winner and up to three guests, early admittance into the store at 4:30 a.m., and the opportunity to purchase up to four doorbusters. Each winner will also receive a Pure Digital Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder to document the Black Friday VIP experience. Some limitations apply. Full contest rules are available on AskABlueShirt.net/blackfridayvip. Participating stores include: -0- Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Store #896 - Store #282 - Store #436 - Store #815 - Edgewood Security Dedham Clark St. 1210 Caroline St 1701 Belmont Ave 700 Providence 2650 N Clark St NE Baltimore, MD Hwy Chicago, IL Atlanta, GA 30307 21244 Dedham, MA 02026- 60614-1523 680 Cleveland Dallas Denver Detroit Store #1161 - Store #58 - Store #1134 - I- Store #1406 - Steelyard Walnut Hill 70 & Tower Rd Allen Park Commons 9378 N Central 3511 N Salida St 3349 Fairlane Dr 3506 Steelyard Dr Expy Aurora, CO 80011 Allen Park, MI Cleveland, OH Dallas, TX 75231 48101-2874 44109-2388 Houston Los Angeles Miami Minneapolis Store #291 - Store #183 - Store #1502 - Store #1000 - Galleria Atwater Village Doral Mall of America 5133 Richmond Ave 2909 Los Feliz 10760 Nw 17th St 340 W Market Houston, TX 77056 Blvd Miami, FL 33172- Bloomington, MN Los Angeles, CA 2012 55425 90039 New York Orlando Philadelphia Phoenix Store #1028 - Store #157 - East Store #579 - Store #260 - Midtown Colonial Deptford Mesa/Fiesta Manhattan 4601 E Colonial 1851 Deptford 1337 S Alma 529 5th Ave Dr Center Rd School Rd New York, NY Orlando, FL 32803 Deptford, NJ Mesa, AZ 85210 10017-4608 08096 Pittsburgh Portland Sacramento San Diego Store #882 - Store # #1454 - Store #364 - Store #352 - Waterfront Washington Citrus Heights Mira Mesa 680 Waterfront Dr Square 6110 Birdcage 9540 Mira Mesa E 8905 Sw Cascade Centre Lane Blvd Munhall, PA Ave Citrus Heights, San Diego, CA 15120-5000 Beaverton, OR CA 95610 92126 97008-7496 San Francisco Seattle St. Louis Tampa Store # 187 - San Store #498 - Store #42 - Store #561 - Francisco Bellevue Watson Rd South Tampa 1717 Harrison St 457 120th Ave NE 9450 Watson Rd 1725 N Dale San Francisco, CA Bellevue, WA Crestwood, MO Mabry Hwy 94103 98005 63126 Tampa, FL 33607 Washington, D.C. Store # 1092 - Columbia Heights 3100 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20010-2310
About Best Buy Co., Inc.
With operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and China, Best Buy is a multinational retailer of technology and entertainment products and services with a commitment to growth and innovation. The Best Buy 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, The Phone House and Speakeasy. Approximately 165,000 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 activities 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, visit www.bestbuyinc.com.
Enter for a Chance to Win a $1,000 Gift Card and Early Entry Into
Select Best Buy Locations on the Morning After Thanksgiving
