I just had an idea that with the renew blue going on, I feel that we all need a refresher on what our stores should look like. And to do that, there could be a segment based off of the series "Hoarders."

As a Sales Support Sup, I am constantly picking up after the team, and in my mind I always think about why people feel the need to keep certain things (or don't clean out their answer centers, down stocking, or making sure the stores are dust-free). I think that calling out this issue to the sales teams (and not having us SSS's having to yell all the time) via a fun and interesting way; would go a long way in backing us all up and making our stores more shoppable for our customers.

Considering it will be going completely digital soon (which I personally regret) and will be eliminating additional cost for material like paper, ink and printing as well as shipping.  Does this then mean the cost of the subscription will also be reduced to reflect these savings?

I'm also curious on how exactly this process works?

Once you've download the issue, will you be able to re-download it again if you have deleted it and want to revisit it?

What about if you let your subscription expire, will you still be able to download the issues you were subscribed to?

You don't have the ability to just login to @Gamer and simply read the issue(s) on line?

I'm not a big fan of being forced to be tethered to my computer and not everyone has the benefit of a tablet or smart phone and reading a magazine on a smart phone is not a very enjoyable experience anyway.  I myself prefer an actually magazine that I can hold in my hands and take with me, where ever I may roam.  Soon all printed material will be digitized only and books and magazines will be like 8 tracks, cassettes and vinyl albums.  You will have stories to tell the little kiddies "when I was your age we had..."

How about benefits for Premier Silver Reward Zone Gamers Club Members?

I think it would be awesome if your a Premier Silver Gamers Club Member to be able to login into @Gamer and access a data base of all the @Gamer issues.  From the very fist issue, to the most recent and be able to read them through the website without the need of downloading.  As a subscriber you should have the ability to read all the issues you've subscribed to online as well and always have access to them even if you let your subscription expire.

Lastly the ability to pay/renew your @Gamer subscription with the use of your Reward Zone points which is brought up in this post.  Only 3 votes?  Come on Gamers Club Members show some support and vote!!!  

    - 3DK 

Let's say I'm a repeat customer. Best Buy should recognize that and send me a survey asking questions like:

1 - What email provider do you use (Gmail, Outlook, iCloud, etc.)?

2 - What type of phone do you have (Radio buttons with 1)BB, 2)Windows Phone, 3)Android, 4)iPhone)?

3 - Where do you get most of your music from? (iTunes, Google Music, CDs, etc.)

4 - What social networks do you use most often?

5 - Are you open to trying new mobile operating systems? (wording should be adjusted but you get the point)

6 - Do you own a tablet? If so what OS?

The questions could continue on and on but the point would be to whittle down the stores' inventory to a smaller number of devices that would truly satisfy me. For example, I'm very invested in Android and Google's ecosystem - getting all of my music and most of my movies from there along with my email and a myriad of other online products. Others are more invested in Apple or Microsofts' ecosystems. I'd honestly rather only see products related to Google, Android, and ChromeOS compared to an iMac or Surface.

Voluntarily surrendered information is only a good thing for Best Buy the way I see it.

There is a small town in eastern Kentucky called Pikeville, KY.  Is there anyway we can look at a opening a store in Pikeville sometime soon.  There is a new shopping center going up that would be great for the small Internet store or there is a building largte enough to open a full sized store right now.  Just needs to be renevated.  They have a parade and festival every year call Hillbilly Days that we can promote Best Buy and Geek Squad in.  The only way that the people of Pikeville can get to Best Buy is to drive 2 hours in any direction and the only way that they have to buy electronics is Wal-Mart, Kmart, and somethings are sold at Lowes.  The computer repair is done by Staples.  This is a place that is in need of Best Buy and Geek Squad.

First off, let me say I love the new layout of the "Connected Store" format.  It feels much more open, clean, and easier to locate things;  However, I think the big desk in the middle is really under-utilized.  I asked an employee what it's for and they said "customer trainings" yet every time I've been in the store they're utilizing like 10% of the total area mind you this is a very big area.  If its for training, why not have commericals or advertisements for training to really drive utilizing this space.  From what the employee said, Best Buy wants you to know how to use your technology so they plan on offering free classes (similar to Lowes).  There should be a lot more awareness about this because it is a potential differentiator AND it curbs online purchases.  Online retailers like Amazon are quickly realizing that B&M stores have them in sight and lately some of the best deals I have found have actually been in B&M stores (which I found out Amazon does not price match, unless it's a TV).  

I think it would do you great justice, to print fliers and put them in customer bags or send out an email with a voucher for a free technology training and really get customers engaged and enthusiasic about this offering.  That way if a customer comes into a store and they buy a new phone and it's their first smart phone - yes AT&T may give it to them for the same price, but AT&T isn't going to sit them down and show them how to use it.  That kind of service is a differenator.  

You have a large selection of CD's and headphones to peruse. Let's combine both music sampling and headphone trying-on to create an experience to make CDs right on the spot! In this section, people can choose the headphones they want to try out, browse the panel of 1000s of songs, select songs, sample them, put them in a playlist, and burn CDs. You can charge a dollar a song, which is comparable to itunes and Amazon and other music carriers. However, having a physical location will help people create master playlists customed to their preferences who would may not be able to do so so smoothly on their own. This would be convenient for those who like to make personalized CDs and a moneymaker for you and me!

I am not saying that disabled people have a hard time browsing Best Buy I would like to see a special section that has technology that can help people with a disability. You guys already sell that Insignia HD Radio that caters to that demographic and I would like to see other products follow suit. And like I said, a special section in the store catering to products for the disabled