Best Buy Launches Seventh Annual Campaign to Benefit Toys for Teens

Best Buy, determined to make the holidays brighter for teenagers, today announced its seventh annual Toys for Teens campaign. For more than a decade Best Buy has supported the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. In 2001, Best Buy partnered with them to create the Toys for Teens charitable program to address the needs of older children. To date, Best Buy, together with its partners and customers, has raised more than $3.2 million through the Toys for Teens program to benefit older children across the U.S. Partnering with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, Best Buy is the exclusive corporate sponsor of Toys for Teens. This year, customers have more ways to contribute, including any of the following donation options: Buy any DreamWorks Animation DVD and $3 will be donated to Toys for Teens (11/11 – 12/8) Donate the value of REWARD ZONE® program points to Toys for Teens (11/11 – 12/22) Make a cash donation at the register or online (11/11 – 12/31) "Best Buy is committed to supporting the Toys for Teens program, and giving underprivileged teens across the country a wonderful holiday year after year,” said Paula Prahl, vice president, public affairs, Best Buy. "In partnership with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, Paramount Home Entertainment and our loyal customers, we look forward to making the holidays brighter for older children in need.” In an exclusive partnership with Best Buy, Paramount Home Entertainment will donate $3 from the purchase of any DreamWorks Animation DVD to Toys for Teens through December 8, including DreamWorks’ latest DVD release – Shrek the Third. To celebrate the release of Shrek the Third on November 13, and the start of the 2007 Toys for Teens campaign, Best Buy will host the Shrek character in select stores in Los Angeles. Additionally, Best Buy customers will receive a free Shrek Activity Book with any DreamWorks Animation DVD purchase through December 8. New in 2007, Best Buy REWARD ZONE® members will be able to donate earned program points to Toys for Teens by logging on to www.myrewardzone.com. Members of the free program earn points for every Dollar of qualifying purchases. REWARD ZONE® has more than 24 million subscribers in the U.S. To encourage customer donations, The Best Buy Children’s Foundation has made a donation of $250,000 to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. Money donated will be used to purchase gifts for underprivileged children between the ages of 12 and 15. More than 900 U.S. Best Buy stores will act as monetary donation sites for Toys for Teens, in addition to online donations at www.BestBuy.com. "Each year, millions of teenagers are overlooked during the holiday season, but they deserve the same joy and excitement that a holiday gift brings to younger kids,” said retired Major William Grein, vice president of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. "Best Buy’s involvement in the Toys for Teens effort helps brighten the holidays for older children.” About the Best Buy Community Commitment Best Buy believes technology can inspire people to do great things. In fiscal 2007, Best Buy donated a combined $25.3 million to support and strengthen our communities in technology inspired ways: Technology-inspired teaching – Best Buy stores have given more than $13 million in Best Buy Teach Awards to help nearly 5,000 K-12 schools in the U.S. bring interactive technology into the classroom. Technology-inspired learning – Best Buy stores have awarded more than $13 million in scholarships to nearly 11,000 students nationwide. Technology-inspired leading – Best Buy stores encourage volunteerism by providing grants to organizations where employees share their talents. The company also connects with the United Way to meet local community needs, supports national organizations innovatively using technology in youth education, and works with the Red Cross to provide support in times of disaster. For more information, visit www.bestbuy.com/communityrelations. About Best Buy Co., Inc. Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) operates a global portfolio of brands with a commitment to growth and innovation. Our employees strive to provide customers around the world with superior experiences by responding to their unique needs and aspirations. We sell consumer electronics, home-office products, entertainment software, appliances and related services through approximately 1,200 retail stores across the United States, throughout Canada and in China. Our multi-channel operations include: Best Buy (BestBuy.com, BestBuy.ca and BestBuy.com.cn), Future Shop (FutureShop.ca), Geek Squad (GeekSquad.com and GeekSquad.ca), Pacific Sales Kitchen and Bath Centers (PacificSales.com), Magnolia Audio Video (Magnoliaav.com), Jiangsu Five Star Appliance Co. (Five-Star.cn) and Speakeasy (Speakeasy.net). Best Buy supports the communities in which its employees work and live through volunteerism and grants that benefit children and education. About The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots Program The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, an IRS recognized 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit public charity is the authorized fund raising and support organization for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The Foundation provides the funding and support needed for successful annual toy collection and distribution campaigns. The foundation is located at Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia. Local Marine Corps Reserve units and volunteer organizations collect and distribute toys in 600 communities covering all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. For more information, visit www.toysfortots.org.