Behind the Brands

About Best Buy Canada Ltd.

Burnaby, BC-based Best Buy Canada Ltd., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) and is one of Canada’s largest and most successful retailers.

With the support of more than 22,000 employees across the country, Best Buy Canada Ltd. operates the Future Shop (www.futureshop.ca) and Best Buy Canada (www.bestbuy.ca) brands, providing unique and distinct in-store and online consumer offerings, tailored to meet a diverse range of needs.

Best Buy Canada Ltd. also operates the Geek Squad (www.GeekSquad.ca) a 24 hour a day customer dedicated computer support task force; ConnectPro (www.futureshop.ca/connectpro )– offering installation and customization of Car Audio, Computer and Home Theatre Install Services Commercial Sales Group – delivering business-to-business (B2B) services to clients across Canada in the areas of digital signage, incentive programs, lotteries, promotions and prizing; and ReClaim – a service aimed at assisting customers obtain a replacement for a lost or damaged product.

The brands compete and operate as separate and distinct in the market, yet leverage back-end synergies where appropriate. It is this focused dual brand approach that has earned us a unique position as Canada’s leading consumer electronics retailer.

Externally, our success has not gone unnoticed. In 2007, we celebrated the achievement of $5 billion in sales, effectively making us the 2nd largest privately held company and the 5th largest corporation in the Province of British Columbia, as well as the 19th largest privately held company in the country.

The Company is committed to kids and communities, supporting non-profit organizations that help youth develop their skill set, discover their talents and sustain a lasting interest in education.

In 2007, Best Buy Canada Ltd. was recognized for excellence in promoting workplace health and safety by the North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) organization.