Best Buy cutting jobs as consumer shopping behavior changes
February 11, 2021
Best Buy is cutting an undisclosed number of jobs at some of its stores. Keegan Shoutz, a spokesperson for the consumer electronics chain, didn’t offer specifics on the retailer’s plan but said, “Our workforce will need to evolve to meet the evolving needs of customers while providing more flexible opportunities for our people.”
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