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Why Best Buy is Going out of Business…Gradually – Forbes

Larry Downes of Fortune skewers Best Buy. And he’s right on every point.

Going to Best Buy has turned into a chore. It’s just a matter of time before it goes bankrupt and joins the list of former retailers.

Electronics retailer Best Buy is headed for the exits. I can’t say when exactly, but my guess is that it’s only a matter of time, maybe a few more years.

But the numbers only scratch the surface. To discover the real reasons behind the company’s decline, just take this simple test. Walk into one of the company’s retail locations or shop online. And try, really try, not to lose your temper.

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