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Best Buy Forecasts Tech Sales Decline This Year Before Stabilizing in 2023

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Overview

  • Best Buy CEO predicts 2022 will be lowest point in tech sales after two years of decline, with rebound expected in 2023.
  • Consumers shifting spending from tech products to experiences, also facing economic pressures like student loan repayments.
  • Best Buy posted declines in Q2 sales and profits, but results beat Wall Street expectations.
  • Company implementing promotions like "Black Friday in July" to boost sales against competitors.
  • While sales dropped in categories like computing and appliances, gains seen in entertainment including gaming.