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FISCAL 1999 BEST BUY ANNUAL REPORT
7
BEING THE BEST
Being the best is a value that personifies Best Buy
and our employees. By striving to be the best in
every facet of business, we succeeded in building
on the strategic initiatives outlined for the
Company’s direction this year. Our commitment
to become a “Learning Organization” has been a
vital step in this process and has served to motivate
our employees to be the best in the industry.
The commitment of our employees has been the
cornerstone of our growth and will continue to
drive our success into the next millennium.
We are extremely excited about the coming year
and believe we have built a strong foundation.
Our progress to date includes process improve-
ments, employee development, industry-leading
financial performance, an exciting new store
presentation and a strong financial position.
These achievements heighten our confidence
in our ability to achieve annual earnings growth
and return on equity for our shareholders that
positions Best Buy to join the very best in
American specialty retail.
We truly believe we will improve people’s lives by
making technology and entertainment products
affordable and easy to use. This mission will help
us focus on providing our customers with the
best shopping experience available while we
continue to develop our employees and to
improve shareholder value.
Richard M. Schulze
Founder, Chairman & CEO