What are some of Best Buys main products?
A. In 2000, Best Buy’s sales mix was broken into six segments as follows: Home Office 35 % Consumer Electronics—Video 17 % Consumer Electronics—Audio 11 % Entertainment Software 19 % Appliances 8 % Other 10 % The home office segment includes PC sales and accessories, digital and cellular phones, pagers, answering machines, fax machines, copiers and calculators. Consumer electronics, digital and audio, include digital products, such as DVDs and camcorders, as well as traditional “analog” products. Entertainment software includes recorded music and movies, computer software and video games. Appliances include refridgerators, microwaves, dishwashers, washers/dryers, ovens and vacuum cleaners. The “other” category is comprised of photographic products, furniture and performance service plans (PSPs) (a warranty, often purchased on more expensive equipment). (Source: 2000 10K report). 7.
