Best Buy set to invade UK

MCV Staff 8th May 2008 Retail

Best Buy – the massive US electronics retail chain with a large games selection – is set for a massive expansion into the UK and the rest of Europe next year.

The news follows a deal between the chain and The Carphone Warehouse, which has sold 50 per cent of its European and US retail interests to Best Buy for 1.1 billion

A spokesperson for The Carphone Warehouse confirmed to MCV sister site PC Retail that the UK would see full scale Best Buy stores opening in 2009.

For the full story, visit PC Retail’s website

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