Newly renovated downtown store offers interactive
shopping environment just in time for the holidays
MONTREAL, Dec. 4, 2017 /CNW/ - Best Buy Canada is launching
a new concept store in Montreal
that brings an improved shopping experience as part of a
country-wide strategy to revitalize the way Canadians purchase
electronics and appliances.
The two-floor Best Buy 'Experience Store,' located at 460 Saint
Catherine West, has been completely renovated to provide consumers
with a more immersive and interactive experience. This location is
one of 30 stores the company has renovated
recently.
The store is hosting a grand opening weekend for the public on
Dec. 8-10 where shoppers can take
advantage of special deals, promotions, vendor demos, complimentary
gift wrapping and giveaways.
"Our unique new store concept is based on feedback from our
customers, employees and vendors," said Best Buy Canada COO and
President Ron Wilson. "We're
committed to bringing an innovative total retail experience to our
customers both in store and online. This Montreal store allows us to serve our
customers' needs better."
At the new stores, customers can expect an inspiring, immersive
and interactive shopping experience. Cutting edge tech from leading
brands is displayed using live demos and high-impact vendor
displays. The energetic modern design is complemented by
flexibility-focused features such as raised access flooring.
"The layout can change and evolve to follow new product or
category innovations. This means the new stores can easily keep up
with the technology they are designed to showcase," Wilson
added.
Interested in smart home technology? Customers will now be able
to interact with products via the fully functioning smart home
wall. Need new appliances? A visit to the new major appliances
showroom allows consumers to get inspiration for their dream
kitchens while choosing the functionality that's best for them.
As the renovation strategy began, Best Buy continued to be a
leader in its total retail approach to integrate online and
in-store shopping. For example, customers can reserve products
online and easily pick up their purchases from any Best Buy store
20 minutes later. Products can also be shipped from stores and
customers can easily return items ordered online by visiting their
local Best Buy. Shoppers have come to rely on Best Buy's price
match guarantee, as well as frequent sales offering major
discounts.
About Best Buy Canada, Ltd.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY), Best
Buy Canada Ltd. is one of Canada's
largest and most successful omni-channel retailers, operating the
Best Buy, Best Buy Mobile and Geek Squad (www.geeksquad.ca) brands.
With nearly 200 Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores across
Canada, and an expanded assortment
of lifestyle products offered through BestBuy.ca, Best Buy is a
leader in Total Retail, catering to customers how, when, and where
they want to shop. Best Buy Canada is committed to making a
positive impact in the community with programs and partnerships
that support youth to connect with technology to advance their
education. Best Buy Canada has been recognized as one of
Canada's Top 100 Employers for
2018 and continues to be a leader in retail, recently being named
the Best Omni-Channel Large Retailer for the third time in a row at
the Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards.
For more information, visit BestBuy.ca.
SOURCE Best Buy Canada