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January 8, 2013

Best Buy, Toys R Us say Wal-Mart price ads deceived

Minnesota-based Best Buy Co. claims losses amounting to “tens of thousands of dollars”

Best Buy Co. and Toys R Us Inc. have filed complaints in several states alleging that Wal-Mart Stores Inc. deceived consumers in price comparison advertisements.

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November 14, 2012

Best Buy woes are fixable, CEO tells Wall Street

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“Best Buy is promising to reverse the consumer electronics chain’s slumping sales and falling profits. But analysts indicated CEO Hubert Joly did little to reduce their concerns about the retailer’s future,” via MPR News.

November 12, 2012