Best Buy® and Panasonic Offer Soccer Fans Exclusive Experience

Published on Tuesday, 31 August 2010 11:40 Written by TradersHuddle Staff

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Best Buy (NYSE: BBY):

What: Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) and Panasonic are giving soccer fans across the country a unique opportunity to virtually meet and interact with one of Major League Soccer’s biggest stars.

On September 1^st, All-Star player Edson Buddle, MLS’s leading goal scorer and a member of the U.S. National Team, will host a live chat for fans on Best Buy’s community web site. During the chat, Buddle will share his recent experience at the FIFA 2010 World Cup in South Africa and provide insight into the current MLS season.

Buddle currently plays for the Los Angeles Galaxy, which holds the record for best record in MLS. During his career, he has also played for the New York Red Bulls and the Columbus Crew.

When:

Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010

6 p.m. PDT

Live Chat Link:

http://bbyurl.us/SoccerChatEdson

Visuals

• Soccer fans across the country will be live chatting with Edson Buddle
• Members of the media are welcome to login and participate

About Best Buy Co., Inc.

With operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, China, Mexico and Turkey, Best Buy is a multinational retailer of technology and entertainment products and services with a commitment to growth and innovation. The Best Buy family of brands and partnerships collectively generates more than $49 billion in annual revenue and includes brands such as Best Buy; Best Buy Mobile; Audiovisions; The Carphone Warehouse; Future Shop; Geek Squad, Jiangsu Five Star; Magnolia Audio Video; Napster; Pacific Sales; The Phone House; and Speakeasy. Approximately 180,000 employees apply their talents to help bring the benefits of these brands to life for customers through retail locations, multiple call centers and Web sites, in-home solutions, product delivery and activities in our communities. Community partnership is central to the way we do business at Best Buy. In fiscal 2010, we donated a combined $25.2 million to improve the vitality of the communities where our employees and customers live and work. For more information about Best Buy, visit www.bestbuy.com

About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (PCEC), a market and technology leader in High Definition television, is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company’s Eco Ideas programs. Information about Panasonic products is available at www.panasonic.com. Additional company information for journalists is available at www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

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