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To keep growing, incoming Best Buy CEO says he first wants to go smaller
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Jason Bonfig, who will become Best Buy's CEO, said in an interview with CNBC that the company plans to reduce its physical footprint before pursuing broader expansion. Bonfig did not specify which stores would be affected or provide a timeline for the changes. Best Buy currently operates over 1,000 stores across North America.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/01/best-buy-ceo-jason-bonfig-smaller-stores.html
