Article: Best Buy Enlists Minneapolis-Based Geek Squad to Provide Computer Support.

By Scott Carlson, Saint Paul Pioneer Press, Minn. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Oct. 25--Best Buy Co., the nation's largest retailer of consumer electronics, said Thursday it has bought the Geek Squad, a Minneapolis-based provider of round-the-clock house calls for computer support and repair services.

Terms were not disclosed.

Sean Skelley, a Best Buy vice president, said the acquisition will greatly expand his company's ability to serve customers, supplementing the national chain's in-store computer service. In return, Geek Squad gains the benefit of Best Buy's financial strength and the chance to dramatically grow its ...

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