Best Buy

Best Buy is a publicly owned American multinational consumer electronics retailer headquartered in Richfield, Minnesota. Founded in 1966 as an audio specialty store called Sound of Music by Richard M. Schulze and James Wheeler, it was rebranded under its current name in 1983 with an emphasis on consumer electronics. The company employs approximately 70,300 individuals and reported $41.7B in revenue as of 2025. Its primary offering is physical retail, specializing in consumer electronics.