10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended November 1, 2014

OR

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from            to            

Commission File Number: 1-9595

BEST BUY CO., INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Minnesota	41-0907483
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
7601 Penn Avenue South
Richfield, Minnesota	55423
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(612) 291-1000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer x	Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨	Smaller reporting company ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x

The registrant had 350,759,999 shares of common stock outstanding as of November 28, 2014.

BEST BUY CO., INC.

FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED NOVEMBER 1, 2014

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part I — Financial Information				3
	Item 1.		Financial Statements	3
		a)	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of November 1, 2014, February 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013	3
		b)	Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the three and nine months ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013	4
		c)	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013	5
		d)	Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity for the nine months ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013	6
		e)	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013	7
		f)	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	8
	Item 2.		Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	23
	Item 3.		Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	39
	Item 4.		Controls and Procedures	39
Part II — Other Information				40
	Item 1.		Legal Proceedings	40
	Item 6.		Exhibits	40
Signatures				41

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 

($ in millions) (unaudited)

	November 1, 2014		February 1, 2014		November 2, 2013
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,929	$	2,678	$	2,170
Short-term investments	1,209		223		—
Receivables, net	1,066		1,308		1,123
Merchandise inventories	6,900		5,376		6,978
Other current assets	959		900		963
Total current assets	12,063		10,485		11,234
Property and equipment, net	2,524		2,598		2,726
Goodwill	425		425		528
Intangibles, net	99		101		175
Other assets	651		404		405
Total assets	$	15,762	$	14,013	$	15,068
Liabilities and equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	$	6,626	$	5,122	$	6,578
Unredeemed gift card liabilities	381		406		368
Deferred revenue	449		399		418
Accrued compensation and related expenses	305		444		350
Accrued liabilities	788		873		815
Accrued income taxes	33		147		91
Current portion of long-term debt	44		45		45
Total current liabilities	8,626		7,436		8,665
Long-term liabilities	972		976		1,035
Long-term debt	1,591		1,612		1,624
Equity
Best Buy Co., Inc. shareholders’ equity
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value: Authorized — 400,000 shares; Issued and outstanding — none	—		—		—
Common stock, $0.10 par value: Authorized — 1.0 billion shares; Issued and outstanding — 350,407,000, 346,751,000 and 345,564,000 shares, respectively	35		35		35
Additional paid-in capital	377		300		253
Retained earnings	3,689		3,159		2,926
Accumulated other comprehensive income	468		492		528
Total Best Buy Co., Inc. shareholders’ equity	4,569		3,986		3,742
Noncontrolling interests	4		3		2
Total equity	4,573		3,989		3,744
Total liabilities and equity	$	15,762	$	14,013	$	15,068

NOTE:  The Consolidated Balance Sheet as of February 1, 2014, has been condensed from the audited consolidated financial statements.

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Earnings

($ in millions, except per share amounts) (unaudited)

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013			November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
Revenue	$	9,380		$	9,327		$	27,311		$	27,940
Cost of goods sold	7,252			7,170			21,108			21,167
Gross profit	2,128			2,157			6,203			6,773
Selling, general and administrative expenses	1,929			2,036			5,561			6,058
Restructuring charges	9			31			17			44
Operating income	190			90			625			671
Other income (expense)
Gain on sale of investments	5			4			7			18
Investment income and other	3			8			17			18
Interest expense	(22		)	(24		)	(68		)	(77		)
Earnings from continuing operations before income tax (benefit) expense	176			78			581			630
Income tax (benefit) expense	69			34			(133		)	252
Net earnings from continuing operations	107			44			714			378
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations (Note 2), net of tax benefit (expense) of $0, $10, ($1) and $34	—			10			1			(149		)
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	107			54			715			229
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			(1		)	(1		)	(1		)
Net loss from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			1			—			11
Net earnings attributable to Best Buy Co., Inc. shareholders	$	107		$	54		$	714		$	239
Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to Best Buy Co., Inc. shareholders
Continuing operations	$	0.30		$	0.13		$	2.05		$	1.11
Discontinued operations	—			0.03			—			(0.41		)
Basic earnings per share	$	0.30		$	0.16		$	2.05		$	0.70
Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to Best Buy Co., Inc. shareholders
Continuing operations	$	0.30		$	0.12		$	2.02		$	1.09
Discontinued operations	—			0.04			—			(0.40		)
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.30		$	0.16		$	2.02		$	0.69
Dividends declared per common share	$	0.19		$	0.17		$	0.53		$	0.51
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in millions)
Basic	350.1			342.8			349.0			340.7
Diluted	354.0			348.9			352.5			345.3

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. 

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income 

($ in millions) (unaudited)

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013			November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	$	107		$	54		$	715		$	229
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(25		)	(2		)	(22		)	(106		)
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale investments	(1		)	1			(2		)	1
Reclassification of foreign currency translation adjustments into earnings due to sale of business	—			—			—			654
Reclassification of losses on available-for-sale investments into earnings	—			—			—			2
Comprehensive income including noncontrolling interests	81			53			691			780
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			(1		)	(125		)
Comprehensive income attributable to Best Buy Co., Inc. shareholders	$	81		$	53		$	690		$	655

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. 

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Consolidated Statements of Change in Shareholders' Equity 

($ and shares in millions) (unaudited)

	Best Buy Co., Inc.
	Common Shares	Common Stock		Additional Paid-In Capital			Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Total  Best Buy Co., Inc.			Non- controlling Interests			Total
Balances at February 1, 2014	347	$	35	$	300		$	3,159		$	492		$	3,986		$	3		$	3,989
Net earnings, nine months ended November 1, 2014	—	—		—			714			—			714			1			715
Foreign currency translation adjustments	—	—		—			—			(22		)	(22		)	—			(22		)
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale investments	—	—		—			—			(2		)	(2		)	—			(2		)
Stock-based compensation	—	—		64			—			—			64			—			64
Restricted stock vested and stock options exercised	3	—		19			—			—			19			—			19
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan	—	—		8			—			—			8			—			8
Tax deficit from stock options exercised, restricted stock vesting and employee stock purchase plan	—	—		(14		)	—			—			(14		)	—			(14		)
Common stock dividends, $0.53 per share	—	—		—			(184		)	—			(184		)	—			(184		)
Balances at November 1, 2014	350	$	35	$	377		$	3,689		$	468		$	4,569		$	4		$	4,573
Balances at February 2, 2013	338	$	34	$	54		$	2,861		$	112		$	3,061		$	654		$	3,715
Net earnings (loss), nine months ended November 2, 2013	—	—		—			239			—			239			(10		)	229
Foreign currency translation adjustments	—	—		—			—			(95		)	(95		)	(11		)	(106		)
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments	—	—		—			—			2			2			(1		)	1
Sale of noncontrolling interest	—	—		—			—			—			—			(776		)	(776		)
Dividend distribution	—	—		—			—			—			—			(1		)	(1		)
Reclassification of foreign currency translation adjustments into earnings	—	—		—			—			508			508			146			654
Reclassification of losses on available-for-sale investments into earnings	—	—		—			—			1			1			1			2
Stock-based compensation	—	—		74			—			—			74			—			74
Restricted stock vested and stock options exercised	7	1		135			—			—			136			—			136
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan	1	—		13			—			—			13			—			13
Tax deficit from stock options exercised, restricted stock vesting and employee stock purchase plan	—	—		(23		)	—			—			(23		)	—			(23		)
Common stock dividends, $0.51 per share	—	—		—			(174		)	—			(174		)	—			(174		)
Balances at November 2, 2013	346	$	35	$	253		$	2,926		$	528		$	3,742		$	2		$	3,744

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

($ in millions) (unaudited)

	Nine Months Ended
	November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
Operating activities
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	$	715		$	229
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings including noncontrolling interests to total cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	484			537
Amortization of definite-lived intangible assets	—			13
Restructuring charges	17			144
(Gain) loss on sale of business, net	(1		)	123
Stock-based compensation	63			70
Deferred income taxes	(381		)	(3		)
Other, net	4			6
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables	237			208
Merchandise inventories	(1,541		)	(974		)
Other assets	14			(102		)
Accounts payable	1,526			465
Other liabilities	(263		)	(347		)
Income taxes	(100		)	(45		)
Total cash provided by operating activities	774			324
Investing activities
Additions to property and equipment	(425		)	(422		)
Purchases of investments	(2,067		)	(5		)
Sales of investments	1,084			49
Proceeds from sale of business, net of cash transferred upon sale	38			67
Change in restricted assets	25			(3		)
Other, net	3			(1		)
Total cash used in investing activities	(1,342		)	(315		)
Financing activities
Borrowings of debt	—			2,414
Repayments of debt	(19		)	(2,027		)
Dividends paid	(185		)	(174		)
Issuance of common stock	27			147
Other, net	2			(1		)
Total cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(175		)	359
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(6		)	(24		)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(749		)	344
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	2,678			1,826
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	1,929		$	2,170

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(unaudited)

1. Basis of Presentation

Unless the context otherwise requires, the use of the terms “Best Buy,” “we,” “us,” and “our” in these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements refers to Best Buy Co., Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation as prescribed by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). All adjustments were comprised of normal recurring adjustments, except as noted in these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Description of Business

Historically, we have generated a higher proportion of our revenue and earnings in the fiscal fourth quarter, which includes the majority of the holiday shopping season in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Due to the seasonal nature of our business, interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire fiscal year. The interim financial statements and the related notes in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014. The first nine months of fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014 included 39 weeks.

In order to align our fiscal reporting periods and comply with statutory filing requirements in certain foreign jurisdictions, we consolidate the financial results of our China and Mexico operations on a one-month lag. Our policy is to accelerate recording the effect of events occurring in the lag period that significantly affect our consolidated financial statements. No such events were identified for this period.

In preparing the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements, we evaluated the period from November 2, 2014, through the date the financial statements were issued, for material subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure. Other than as disclosed in Note 13, Subsequent Event, no such events were identified for this period.

2. Discontinued Operations

On June 26, 2013, we completed the sale of our 50% ownership interest in Best Buy Europe to Carphone Warehouse Group plc ("CPW") in return for the following consideration upon closing: net cash of £341 million ($526 million); £80 million ($123 million) of ordinary shares of CPW; £25 million ($39 million), plus 2.5% interest, to be paid by CPW on June 26, 2014; and £25 million ($39 million), plus 2.5% interest, to be paid by CPW on June 26, 2015. We subsequently sold the ordinary shares of CPW for $123 million on July 3, 2013, and we received the first such deferred cash payment on June 26, 2014.

Discontinued operations are comprised of mindSHIFT Technologies, Inc. ("mindSHIFT") operations within our Domestic segment, which we sold in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, and Best Buy Europe operations within our International segment, as described above. The presentation of discontinued operations has been retrospectively applied to all prior periods presented.

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The aggregate financial results of all discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, respectively, were as follows ($ in millions):

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	November 1, 2014		November 2, 2013		November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
Revenue	$	—	$	35	$	—		$	2,785
Restructuring charges(1)	—		—		—			100
Loss from discontinued operations before income tax benefit	—		—		—			(235		)
Income tax benefit(2)	—		10		—			34
Gain on sale of discontinued operations	—		—		2			52
Income tax expense on sale	—		—		(1		)	—
Net gain (loss) from discontinued operations, including noncontrolling interests	—		10		1			(149		)
Net loss from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		1		—			11
Net gain (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to Best Buy Co., Inc. shareholders	$	—	$	11	$	1		$	(138	)

(1) See Note 5, Restructuring Charges, for further discussion of the restructuring charges associated with discontinued operations.

(2) Income tax benefit for the three months ended November 2, 2013 includes a $16 million benefit related to the impairment of our investment in Best Buy Europe, partially offset by $6 million of expense related to a tax allocation between continuing and discontinued operations. The fiscal 2014 effective tax rate for discontinued operations differs from the statutory tax rate primarily due to the tax allocation, restructuring charges and the impairment of our investment in Best Buy Europe. The restructuring charges and impairment generally included minimal related tax benefit. The deferred tax assets related to the restructuring charges generally resulted in an increase in the valuation allowance in an equal amount, while the investment impairment is generally not tax deductible.

3.    Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. To measure fair value, we use a three-tier valuation hierarchy based upon observable and non-observable inputs:

Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices that are available in active markets for the identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.

Level 2 — Significant other observable inputs available at the measurement date, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, either directly or indirectly, including:

• Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets;

• Quoted prices for identical or similar assets in non-active markets;

• Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; and

• Inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by other observable market data.

Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by observable market data and reflect the use of significant management judgment. These values are generally determined using pricing models for which the assumptions utilize management’s estimates of market participant assumptions.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The fair value hierarchy requires the use of observable market data when available. In instances where the inputs used to measure fair value fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the fair value measurement has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Our assessment of the significance of a particular item to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, including the consideration of inputs specific to the asset or liability.

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The following tables set forth by level within the fair value hierarchy, our financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis at November 1, 2014, February 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013, according to the valuation techniques we used to determine their fair values ($ in millions).

			Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as
	Fair Value at November 1, 2014		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Money market funds	$	74	$	74	$	—	$	—
Corporate bonds	31		—		31		—
Commercial paper	91		—		91		—
Short-term investments
Corporate bonds	97		—		97		—
Commercial paper	381		—		381		—
Other current assets
Foreign currency derivative instruments	4		—		4		—
Other assets
Auction rate securities	9		—		—		9
Marketable equity securities	9		9		—		—
Marketable securities that fund deferred compensation	97		97		—		—

			Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as
	Fair Value at February 1, 2014		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Money market funds	$	53	$	53	$	—	$	—
Commercial paper	80		—		80		—
Treasury bills	263		263		—		—
Short-term investments
Commercial paper	100		—		100		—
Other current assets
Foreign currency derivative instruments	2		—		2		—
Other assets
Auction rate securities	9		—		—		9
Marketable securities that fund deferred compensation	96		96		—		—
LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities
Foreign currency derivative instruments	5		—		5		—

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			Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as
	Fair Value at November 2, 2013		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Money market funds	$	495	$	495	$	—	$	—
Other assets
Auction rate securities	9		—		—		9
Marketable equity securities	10		10		—		—
Marketable securities that fund deferred compensation	94		94		—		—
LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities
Foreign currency derivative instruments	2		—		2		—

There was no change in the beginning and ending balances of items measured at fair value on a recurring basis in the tables above that used significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three and nine months ended November 1, 2014.

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument:

Money Market Funds. Our money market fund investments were measured at fair value as they trade in an active market using quoted market prices and therefore, were classified as Level 1.

Corporate Bonds. Our corporate bond investments were measured at fair value using quoted market prices. They were classified as Level 2 as they trade in a non-active market for which bond prices are readily available.

Commercial Paper. Our investments in commercial paper were measured using inputs based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets and, therefore, were classified as Level 2.

Treasury Bills. Our Treasury bills were classified as Level 1 as they trade with sufficient frequency and volume to enable us to obtain pricing information on an ongoing basis.

Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments. Comprised primarily of foreign currency forward contracts and foreign currency swap contracts, our foreign currency derivative instruments were measured at fair value using readily observable market inputs, such as quotations on forward foreign exchange points and foreign interest rates. Our foreign currency derivative instruments were classified as Level 2 as these instruments are custom, over-the-counter contracts with various bank counterparties that are not traded in an active market.

Auction Rate Securities. Our investments in auction rate securities ("ARS") were classified as Level 3 as quoted prices were unavailable. Due to limited market information, we utilized a discounted cash flow ("DCF") model to derive an estimate of fair value. The assumptions we used in preparing the DCF model included estimates with respect to the amount and timing of future interest and principal payments, forward projections of the interest rate benchmarks, the probability of full repayment of the principal considering the credit quality and guarantees in place, and the rate of return required by investors to own such securities given the current liquidity risk associated with ARS.

Marketable Equity Securities. Our marketable equity securities were measured at fair value using quoted market prices. They were classified as Level 1 as they trade in an active market for which closing stock prices are readily available.

Marketable Securities that Fund Deferred Compensation. The assets that fund our deferred compensation consist of investments in mutual funds. These investments were classified as Level 1 as the shares of these mutual funds trade with sufficient frequency and volume to enable us to obtain pricing information on an ongoing basis.

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Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis relate primarily to our tangible fixed assets, goodwill and other intangible assets, which are remeasured when the derived fair value is below carrying value on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. For these assets, we do not periodically adjust carrying value to fair value, except in the event of impairment. When we determine that impairment has occurred, the carrying value of the asset is reduced to fair value and the difference is recorded within operating income in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

The following table summarizes the fair value remeasurements for non-restructuring property and equipment impairments and restructuring activities recorded during the nine months ended November 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013 ($ in millions):

	Nine Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	November 1, 2014				November 2, 2013
	Impairments		Remaining Net Carrying Value(1)		Impairments		Remaining Net Carrying Value(1)
Continuing operations
Property and equipment (non-restructuring)	$	28	$	17	$	37	$	—
Restructuring activities(2)
Property and equipment	—		—		4		—
Investments	—		—		16		—
Total continuing operations	$	28	$	17	$	57	$	—
Discontinued operations(3)
Property and equipment(4)	$	—	$	—	$	220	$	—
Tradename	—		—		4		—
Total discontinued operations	$	—	$	—	$	224	$	—

(1) Remaining net carrying value approximates fair value.

(2) See Note 5, Restructuring Charges, for additional information.

(3) Property and equipment and tradename impairments associated with discontinued operations are recorded within gain (loss) from discontinued operations in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

(4) Includes the $175 million impairment to write down the book value of our investment in Best Buy Europe to fair value based on expected net proceeds as described in Note 2, Discontinued Operations. The impairment was calculated based on the fair value and foreign currency translation adjustment associated with the business and was applied to the fixed assets.

All of the fair value remeasurements included in the table above were based on significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). Fixed asset fair values were derived using a DCF model to estimate the present value of net cash flows that the asset or asset group was expected to generate. The key inputs to the DCF model generally included our forecasts of net cash generated from revenue, expenses and other significant cash outflows, such as capital expenditures, as well as an appropriate discount rate. For the tradename, fair value was derived using the relief from royalty method. In the case of assets for which the impairment was the result of restructuring activities, no future cash flows have been assumed as the assets will cease to be used and expected sale values are nominal.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Our financial instruments, other than those presented in the disclosures above, include cash, receivables, short-term investments, other investments, accounts payable, other payables, and long-term debt. The fair values of cash, receivables, short-term investments, accounts payable and other payables approximated carrying values because of the short-term nature of these instruments. If these instruments were measured at fair value in the financial statements, they would be classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. Short-term investments other than those disclosed in the tables above represent time deposits. Fair values for other investments held at cost are not readily available, but we estimate that the carrying values for these investments approximate fair value. See Note 6, Debt, for information about the fair value of our long-term debt.

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4.    Goodwill and Intangible Assets

The changes in the carrying values of goodwill and indefinite-lived tradenames by segment were as follows in the nine months ended November 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013 ($ in millions):

	Goodwill						Indefinite-lived Tradenames
	Domestic		International		Total		Domestic		International			Total
Balances at February 1, 2014	$	425	$	—	$	425	$	19	$	82		$	101
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates	—		—		—		—		(2		)	(2		)
Balances at November 1, 2014	$	425	$	—	$	425	$	19	$	80		$	99

	Goodwill						Indefinite-lived Tradenames
	Domestic		International		Total		Domestic		International			Total
Balances at February 2, 2013	$	528	$	—	$	528	$	19	$	112		$	131
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates	—		—		—		—		(2		)	(2		)
Sale of Best Buy Europe	—		—		—		—		(22		)	(22		)
Impairments	—		—		—		—		(4		)	(4		)
Balances at November 2, 2013	$	528	$	—	$	528	$	19	$	84		$	103

The following table provides the gross carrying amount of goodwill and cumulative goodwill impairment losses ($ in millions):

	November 1, 2014					February 1, 2014					November 2, 2013
	Gross Carrying Amount(1)		Cumulative Impairment(1)			Gross Carrying Amount(1)		Cumulative Impairment(1)			Gross Carrying Amount		Cumulative Impairment
Goodwill	$	1,308	$	(883	)	$	1,308	$	(883	)	$	1,412	$	(884	)

(1) Excludes the gross carrying amount and cumulative impairment related to mindSHIFT goodwill, which was sold during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014.

5.    Restructuring Charges

Charges incurred in the nine months ended November 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013, for our restructuring activities were as follows ($ in millions):

	Nine Months Ended
	November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
Continuing operations
Renew Blue	$	23		$	52
Fiscal 2013 U.S. restructuring	(6		)	(8		)
Total continuing operations	17			44
Discontinued operations
Fiscal 2013 Europe restructuring	—			95
Fiscal 2012 restructuring	—			5
Total discontinued operations (Note 2)	—			100
Total restructuring charges	$	17		$	144

Renew Blue

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, we began implementing initiatives intended to reduce costs and improve operating performance. These initiatives included focusing on core business activities, reducing headcount, updating our store operating model and optimizing our real estate portfolio. These cost reduction initiatives represented one of the key Renew Blue priorities for fiscal 2014 and cost reduction continues to be a priority in fiscal 2015. We incurred $23 million and $52 million of restructuring charges related to Renew Blue initiatives during the first nine months of fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively. The charges in the first nine months of fiscal 2015 were primarily due to employee termination benefits and facility closure costs. The charges in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 were primarily comprised of employee termination benefits, investment

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impairments, and facility closure costs. We expect to continue to implement cost reduction initiatives throughout the remainder of fiscal 2015, as we further analyze our operations and strategies.

All restructuring charges related to this program are from continuing operations and are presented in restructuring charges in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The composition of the restructuring charges we incurred for this program in the nine months ended November 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013, as well as the cumulative amount incurred through November 1, 2014, was as follows ($ in millions):

	Domestic						International						Total
	Nine Months Ended				Cumulative Amount		Nine Months Ended				Cumulative Amount		Nine Months Ended				Cumulative Amount
	November 1, 2014		November 2, 2013				November 1, 2014		November 2, 2013				November 1, 2014		November 2, 2013
Continuing operations
Inventory write-downs	$	—	$	—	$	1	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	1
Property and equipment impairments	—		2		14		1		2		26		1		4		40
Termination benefits	11		16		163		5		10		42		16		26		205
Investment impairments	—		16		43		—		—		—		—		16		43
Facility closure and other costs	1		—		4		5		6		66		6		6		70
Total	$	12	$	34	$	225	$	11	$	18	$	134	$	23	$	52	$	359

The following tables summarize our restructuring accrual activity during the nine months ended November 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013, related to termination benefits and facility closure and other costs associated with this program ($ in millions):

	Termination Benefits			Facility Closure and Other Costs			Total
Balances at February 1, 2014	$	111		$	51		$	162
Charges	35			12			47
Cash payments	(117		)	(16		)	(133		)
Adjustments(1)	(19		)	(5		)	(24		)
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates	—			(6		)	(6		)
Balances at November 1, 2014	$	10		$	36		$	46

(1) Adjustments to termination benefits were due to higher-than-expected employee retention. Adjustments to facility closure and other costs represent changes in sublease assumptions and reductions in our remaining lease obligations.

	Termination Benefits			Facility Closure and Other Costs			Total
Balances at February 2, 2013	$	54		$	54		$	108
Charges	25			14			39
Cash payments	(65		)	(16		)	(81		)
Adjustments	(7		)	8			1
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates	1			(1		)	—
Balances at November 2, 2013	$	8		$	59		$	67

Fiscal 2013 U.S. Restructuring

In the first quarter of fiscal 2013, we initiated a series of actions to restructure operations in our Domestic segment intended to improve operating performance. The actions included closure of 49 large-format Best Buy branded stores in the U.S. and changes to the store and corporate operating models. The costs of implementing the changes were primarily comprised of

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facility closure costs, employee termination benefits, and property and equipment (primarily store fixtures) impairments. We recognized a reduction to restructuring charges of $6 million and $8 million in the nine months ended November 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013, respectively, as a result of changes in sublease assumptions and the buyout of a lease for less than the remaining vacant space liability. We have completed activities under this restructuring program and do not expect to incur further material restructuring charges, with the exception of potential additional adjustments to facility closure and other costs. In addition, lease payments for vacated stores will continue until leases expire or are terminated.

The restructuring charges related to this program are from continuing operations and are presented in restructuring charges in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The composition of the restructuring charges we incurred for this program in the nine months ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, as well as the cumulative amount incurred through November 1, 2014, was as follows ($ in millions):

	Nine Months Ended						Cumulative Amount
	November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
Continuing operations
Property and equipment impairments	$	—		$	—		$	29
Termination benefits	—			—			77
Facility closure and other costs	(6		)	(8		)	139
Total	$	(6	)	$	(8	)	$	245

The following tables summarize our restructuring accrual activity during the nine months ended November 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013, related to termination benefits and facility closure and other costs associated with this program ($ in millions):

	Facility Closure and Other Costs
Balances at February 1, 2014	$	58
Charges	2
Cash payments	(16		)
Adjustments	(6		)
Balances at November 1, 2014	$	38

	Termination Benefits			Facility Closure and Other Costs			Total
Balances at February 2, 2013	$	4		$	113		$	117
Charges	—			3			3
Cash payments	(2		)	(39		)	(41		)
Adjustments(1)	(2		)	(13		)	(15		)
Balances at November 2, 2013	$	—		$	64		$	64

(1) Adjustments to facility closure and other costs represent reductions in our remaining lease obligations.

Fiscal 2013 Europe Restructuring

In the third quarter of fiscal 2013, we initiated a series of actions to restructure our Best Buy Europe operations in our International segment intended to improve operating performance. As described in Note 2, Discontinued Operations, we completed the sale of our 50% ownership interest in Best Buy Europe on June 26, 2013. This program ended as of the date of sale, at which time we wrote off all remaining restructuring liabilities. The cumulative amount of charges we incurred under this program was $131 million, which included $95 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2014, primarily related to property and equipment impairments and termination benefits. All restructuring charges related to this program are reported within gain (loss) from discontinued operations in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

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The following table summarizes our restructuring accrual activity during the nine months ended November 2, 2013, related to termination benefits and facility closure and other costs associated with this program ($ in millions):

	Termination Benefits			Facility Closure and Other Costs			Total
Balances at February 2, 2013	$	—		$	5		$	5
Charges	36			2			38
Cash payments	(2		)	(7		)	(9		)
Adjustments(1)	(34		)	—			(34		)
Balances at November 2, 2013	$	—		$	—		$	—

(1) Represents the remaining liability written off as a result of the sale of Best Buy Europe, as described in Note 2, Discontinued Operations.

Fiscal 2012 Restructuring

In the third quarter of fiscal 2012, we implemented a series of actions to restructure operations in our Domestic and International segments. The actions within our Domestic segment included a decision to modify our strategy for certain mobile broadband offerings. In our International segment, we closed our large-format Best Buy branded stores in the U.K. and impaired certain information technology assets supporting the restructured operations. The cumulative amount of charges we incurred under this program was $246 million, comprised of $22 million within our Domestic segment and $224 million within our International segment, primarily related to property and equipment impairments and facility closure and other costs. We incurred $5 million of charges related to this program in the first nine months of fiscal 2014, representing a change in sublease assumptions. We did not incur any charges related to this program in the first nine months of fiscal 2015 and do not expect to incur further material restructuring charges related to this program, as we have completed these restructuring activities.

The following table summarizes our restructuring accrual activity during the nine months ended November 2, 2013, related to facility closure and other costs associated with this program ($ in millions):

	Facility Closure and Other Costs
Balances at February 2, 2013	$	36
Cash payments	(33		)
Adjustments(1)	(1		)
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates	(2		)
Balances at November 2, 2013	$	—

(1) Included within Adjustments is a $5 million charge related to a change in sublease assumptions, offset by a $6 million adjustment to write off the remaining liability as a result of the sale of Best Buy Europe, as described in Note 2, Discontinued Operations.

6.    Debt

U.S. Revolving Credit Facilities

Our $500 million 364-day senior unsecured revolving credit facility agreement with a syndicate of banks, which was entered into on June 25, 2013, expired on June 25, 2014.

On June 30, 2014, we entered into a $1.25 billion five-year senior unsecured revolving credit facility agreement (the "Five-Year Facility Agreement") with a syndicate of banks. The Five-Year Facility Agreement replaced the previous $1.5 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks, which was originally scheduled to expire in October 2016, but was terminated on June 30, 2014.

The interest rate under the Five-Year Facility Agreement is variable and is determined at our option as: (i) the sum of (a) the greatest of (1) JPMorgan's prime rate, (2) the federal funds rate plus 0.5%, and (3) the one-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 1.0%, and (b) a variable margin rate (the “ABR Margin”); or (ii) the LIBOR plus a variable margin rate (the “LIBOR Margin”). In addition, a facility fee is assessed on the commitment amount. The ABR Margin, LIBOR Margin and the facility fee are based upon the registrant’s current senior unsecured debt rating. Under the Five-Year Facility Agreement, the ABR Margin ranges from 0.0% to 0.925%, the LIBOR Margin ranges from 1.000% to 1.925%, and the facility fee ranges from 0.125% to 0.325%.

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The Five-Year Facility Agreement is guaranteed by specified subsidiaries of Best Buy Co., Inc. and contains affirmative and negative covenants. Among other things, these covenants restrict Best Buy Co., Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries’ ability to incur certain types or amounts of indebtedness, incur liens on certain assets, make material changes in corporate structure or the nature of its business, dispose of material assets, engage in a change in control transaction, make certain foreign investments, enter into certain restrictive agreements, or engage in certain transactions with affiliates. The Five-Year Facility Agreement also contains financial covenants that require us to maintain a maximum cash flow leverage ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio (both ratios measured quarterly for the previous 12 months). The Five-Year Facility Agreement contains default provisions including, but not limited to, failure to pay interest or principal when due and failure to comply with covenants.

Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt consisted of the following ($ in millions):

	November 1, 2014			February 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
2016 Notes	$	350		$	349		$	349
2018 Notes	500			500			500
2021 Notes	649			649			649
Financing lease obligations	77			95			103
Capital lease obligations	59			63			67
Other debt	—			1			1
Total long-term debt	1,635			1,657			1,669
Less: current portion	(44		)	(45		)	(45		)
Total long-term debt, less current portion	$	1,591		$	1,612		$	1,624

The fair value of long-term debt approximated $1,672 million, $1,690 million, and $1,717 million at November 1, 2014, February 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013, respectively, based primarily on the market prices quoted from external sources, compared with carrying values of $1,635 million, $1,657 million, and $1,669 million, respectively. If long-term debt was measured at fair value in the financial statements, it would be classified primarily as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

See Note 7, Debt, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014, for additional information regarding the terms of our debt facilities, debt instruments and other obligations.

7.    Derivative Instruments

We manage our economic and transaction exposure to certain risks through the use of foreign currency derivative instruments. Our objective in holding these derivatives is to reduce the volatility of net earnings and cash flows, as well as net asset value associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. We do not hold derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes. We have no derivatives that have credit risk-related contingent features, and we mitigate our credit risk by engaging with major financial institutions as our counterparties.

We record all foreign currency derivative instruments on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value and evaluate hedge effectiveness prospectively and retrospectively when electing to apply hedge accounting. We formally document all hedging relations at inception for derivative hedges and the underlying hedged items, as well as the risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking the hedge transaction. In addition, we have derivatives which are not designated as hedging instruments.

Net Investment Hedges

During the third quarter of fiscal 2015, we entered into foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge against the effect of Canadian dollar exchange rate fluctuations on a portion of our net investment in our Canadian operations. The contracts have terms up to 12 months. For a net investment hedge, we recognize changes in the fair value of the derivative as a component of foreign currency translation within other comprehensive income to offset a portion of the change in translated value of the net investment being hedged, until the investment is sold or liquidated. We limit recognition in net earnings of amounts previously recorded in other comprehensive income to circumstances such as complete or substantially complete liquidation of the net investment in the hedged foreign operation. We report the ineffective portion of the gain or loss, if any, in net earnings. At November 1, 2014, the notional amount of these instruments was $106 million, and we recognized a pre-tax gain of $1 million

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in other comprehensive income in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. We did not reclassify any amount from accumulated other comprehensive income to net earnings, and we did not recognize any amount related to ineffectiveness in net earnings during the three and nine months ended November 1, 2014.

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

We use foreign currency forward contracts to manage the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates relative to recognized receivable and payable balances denominated in non-functional currencies, and on certain forecast inventory purchases denominated in non-functional currencies. The contracts generally have terms of up to 12 months. These derivative instruments are not designated in hedging relationships and, therefore, we record gains and losses on these contracts directly to net earnings. At November 1, 2014, February 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013, the notional amount of these instruments was $111 million, $157 million, and $138 million, respectively. We recognized a gain of $4 million in selling general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings during the three months ended November 1, 2014 related to these instruments. We recognized no material SG&A impact from these instruments during the nine months ended November 1, 2014. For the three and nine months ended November 2, 2013, we recognized a $3 million loss and $3 million gain, respectively, in SG&A expenses.

In conjunction with our agreement to sell our 50% ownership interest in Best Buy Europe as described in Note 2, Discontinued Operations, we entered into a deal-contingent foreign currency forward contract to hedge £455 million of the total £471 million of net proceeds. The contract was settled in cash following the completion of the sale on June 26, 2013. This instrument had no effect on our Consolidated Statements of Earnings in the three months ended November 2, 2013, and we recognized a $2 million loss recognized in gain (loss) from discontinued operations in the nine months ended November 2, 2013.

8.    Earnings per Share

We compute our basic earnings per share based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding and our diluted earnings per share based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding adjusted by the number of additional shares that would have been outstanding had potentially dilutive common shares been issued. Potentially dilutive securities include stock options, nonvested share awards and shares issuable under our employee stock purchase plan. Nonvested market-based share awards and nonvested performance-based share awards are included in the average diluted shares outstanding for each period if established market or performance criteria have been met at the end of the respective periods.

The following table presents a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Best Buy Co., Inc. ($ and shares in millions):

	Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
	November 1, 2014		November 2, 2013			November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
Numerator
Net earnings from continuing operations	$	107	$	44		$	714		$	378
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		(1		)	(1		)	(1		)
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Best Buy Co., Inc.	$	107	$	43		$	713		$	377
Denominator
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	350.1		342.8			349.0			340.7
Effect of potentially dilutive securities:
Nonvested share awards	3.9		6.1			3.5			4.6
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution	354.0		348.9			352.5			345.3
Net earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Best Buy Co., Inc.
Basic	$	0.30	$	0.13		$	2.05		$	1.11
Diluted	$	0.30	$	0.12		$	2.02		$	1.09

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The computation of weighted-average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution, excluded options to purchase 11.6 million and 12.6 million shares of our common stock for the three months ended November 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013, respectively, and options to purchase 13.8 million and 16.4 million shares of our common stock for the nine months ended November 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013, respectively. These amounts were excluded as the options’ exercise prices were greater than the average market price of our common stock for the periods presented and, therefore, the effect would be anti-dilutive (i.e., including such options would result in higher earnings per share).

9.    Comprehensive Income

The following tables provide a reconciliation of the components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, attributable to Best Buy Co., Inc. for the three and nine months ended November 1, 2014, and the three and nine months ended November 2, 2013, respectively ($ in millions).

	Foreign Currency Translation			Available-For-Sale Investments			Total
Balances at August 2, 2014	$	488		$	6		494
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(25		)	—			(25		)
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale investments	—			(1		)	(1		)
Balances at November 1, 2014	$	463		$	5		$	468
	Foreign Currency Translation			Available-For-Sale Investments			Total
Balances at February 1, 2014	$	485		$	7		$	492
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(22		)	—			(22		)
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale investments	—			(2		)	(2		)
Balances at November 1, 2014	$	463		$	5		$	468

	Foreign Currency Translation			Available-For-Sale Investments		Total
Balances at August 3, 2013	$	528		$	1	$	529
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(2		)	—		(2		)
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale investments	—			1		1
Balances at November 2, 2013	$	526		$	2	$	528

	Foreign Currency Translation			Available-For-Sale Investments			Total
Balances at February 2, 2013	$	113		$	(1	)	$	112
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(95		)	—			(95		)
Reclassification of foreign currency translation adjustments into earnings due to sale of business	508			—			508
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale investments	—			2			2
Reclassification of losses on available-for-sale investments into earnings	—			1			1
Balances at November 2, 2013	$	526		$	2		$	528

There is generally no tax impact related to foreign currency translation adjustments, as the earnings are considered permanently reinvested. In addition, there were no material tax impacts related to gains or losses on available-for-sale investments in the periods presented.

10.    Income Taxes

As disclosed in Note 3, Profit Share Buy-Out, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, we purchased CPW’s interest in the Best Buy Mobile profit share agreement for $1.3 billion (the “Mobile buy-out”). The Mobile buy-out completed by our U.K. subsidiary resulted in the $1.3 billion purchase price being assigned, for U.S. tax purposes only, to an intangible asset. The

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Mobile buy-out did not, however, result in a similar intangible asset in the U.K., as the Mobile buy-out was considered part of a tax-free equity transaction for U.K. tax purposes.

Because the U.S. tax basis in the intangible asset was considered under U.S. tax law to be held by our U.K. subsidiary, which is regarded as a foreign corporation for U.S. tax purposes, ASC 740, Income Taxes, requires that no deferred tax asset may be recorded in respect of the intangible asset. ASC 740-30-25-9 also precludes the recording of a deferred tax asset on the outside basis difference of the U.K. subsidiary. As a result, the amortization of the U.S. tax basis in the intangible asset only resulted in a periodic income tax benefit by reducing the amount of the U.K. subsidiary’s income, if any, that would otherwise have been subject to U.S. income taxes.

In the first quarter of fiscal 2015, we filed an election with the Internal Revenue Service to treat the U.K. subsidiary as a disregarded entity such that its assets are now deemed to be assets held directly by a U.S. entity for U.S. tax purposes. This tax-only election, which results in the liquidation of the U.K. subsidiary for U.S. tax purposes, resulted in the elimination of the Company’s outside basis difference in the U.K. subsidiary. Additionally, the election resulted in the recognition of a deferred tax asset (and corresponding income tax benefit) for the remaining unrecognized inside tax basis in the intangible, in a manner similar to a change in tax status as provided in ASC 740-10-25-32.

Our effective tax rate for the first nine months of fiscal 2015 was (22.9)%, compared to 40% in the prior year period. Without the impact of the election described above, which contributed to an income tax benefit of $353 million, the effective tax rate for the first nine months of fiscal 2015 would have been 37.9%. The 37.9% effective tax rate was lower than the prior year primarily due to the favorable resolution of certain tax matters in the current year period, partially offset by the unfavorable ongoing periodic impact as a result of the election described above.

11.    Segments

Our chief operating decision maker ("CODM") is our Chief Executive Officer. Our business is organized into two segments: Domestic (which is comprised of all operations within the U.S. and its territories) and International (which is comprised of all operations outside the U.S. and its territories). Our CODM has ultimate responsibility for enterprise decisions. Our CODM determines, in particular, resource allocation for, and monitors performance of, the consolidated enterprise, the Domestic segment and the International segment. The Domestic and International segment managers have responsibility for operating decisions, allocating resources and assessing performance within their respective segments. Our CODM relies on internal management reporting that analyzes enterprise results to the net earnings level and segment results to the operating income level.

We do not aggregate our operating segments, so our operating segments also represent our reportable segments. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014.

Revenue by reportable segment was as follows ($ in millions):

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	November 1, 2014		November 2, 2013		November 1, 2014		November 2, 2013
Domestic	$	7,992	$	7,812	$	23,358	$	23,533
International	1,388		1,515		3,953		4,407
Total revenue	$	9,380	$	9,327	$	27,311	$	27,940

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Operating income (loss) by reportable segment and the reconciliation to earnings from continuing operations before income tax (benefit) expense were as follows ($ in millions):

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013			November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
Domestic	$	204		$	110		$	688		$	752
International	(14		)	(20		)	(63		)	(81		)
Total operating income	190			90			625			671
Other income (expense)
Gain on sale of investments	5			4			7			18
Investment income and other	3			8			17			18
Interest expense	(22		)	(24		)	(68		)	(77		)
Earnings from continuing operations before income tax (benefit) expense	$	176		$	78		$	581		$	630

Assets by reportable segment were as follows ($ in millions):

	November 1, 2014		February 1, 2014		November 2, 2013
Domestic	$	13,137	$	11,146	$	11,971
International	2,625		2,867		3,097
Total assets	$	15,762	$	14,013	$	15,068

12.    Contingencies

We are involved in a number of legal proceedings. Where appropriate, we have made accruals with respect to these matters, which are reflected in our consolidated financial statements. However, there are cases where liability is not probable or the amount cannot be reasonably estimated and therefore accruals have not been made. We provide disclosure of matters where we believe it is reasonably possible the impact may be material to our consolidated financial statements.

Securities Actions

In February 2011, a purported class action lawsuit captioned, IBEW Local 98 Pension Fund, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Best Buy Co., Inc., et al., was filed against us and certain of our executive officers in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. This federal court action alleges, among other things, that we and the officers named in the complaint violated Sections 10(b) and 20A of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 under the Exchange Act in connection with press releases and other statements relating to our fiscal 2011 earnings guidance that had been made available to the public. Additionally, in March 2011, a similar purported class action was filed by a single shareholder, Rene LeBlanc, against us and certain of our executive officers in the same court. In July 2011, after consolidation of the IBEW Local 98 Pension Fund and Rene LeBlanc actions, a consolidated complaint captioned, IBEW Local 98 Pension Fund v. Best Buy Co., Inc., et al., was filed and served. We filed a motion to dismiss the consolidated complaint in September 2011, and in March 2012, subsequent to the end of fiscal 2012, the court issued a decision dismissing the action with prejudice. In April 2012, the plaintiffs filed a motion to alter or amend the court's decision on our motion to dismiss. In October 2012, the court granted plaintiff's motion to alter or amend the court's decision on our motion to dismiss in part by vacating such decision and giving plaintiff leave to file an amended complaint, which plaintiff did in October 2012. We filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint in November 2012 and all responsive pleadings were filed in December 2012. A hearing was held on April 26, 2013. On August 5, 2013, the court issued an order granting our motion to dismiss in part and, contrary to its March 2012 order, denying the motion to dismiss in part, holding that certain of the statements alleged to have been made were not forward-looking statements and therefore were not subject to the “safe-harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act (PSLRA). Plaintiffs moved to certify the purported class. By Order filed August 6, 2014, the court certified a class of persons or entities who acquired Best Buy common stock between 10:00 a.m. EDT on September 14, 2010, and December 13, 2010, and who were damaged by the alleged violations of law. The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals granted our request for interlocutory appeal of that order with briefing expected to be complete in January 2015 and oral argument to be scheduled later in 2015. The trial court has stayed proceedings while the appeal is pending. We continue to believe that these allegations are without merit and intend to vigorously defend our company in this matter.

In June 2011, a purported shareholder derivative action captioned, Salvatore M. Talluto, Derivatively and on Behalf of Best Buy Co., Inc. v. Richard M. Schulze, et al., as Defendants and Best Buy Co., Inc. as Nominal Defendant, was filed against both

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present and former members of our Board of Directors serving during the relevant periods in fiscal 2011 and us as a nominal defendant in the U.S. District Court for the State of Minnesota. The lawsuit alleges that the director defendants breached their fiduciary duty, among other claims, including violation of Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 thereunder, in failing to correct public misrepresentations and material misstatements and/or omissions regarding our fiscal 2011 earnings projections and, for certain directors, selling stock while in possession of material adverse non-public information. Additionally, in July 2011, a similar purported class action was filed by a single shareholder, Daniel Himmel, against us and certain of our executive officers in the same court. In November 2011, the respective lawsuits of Salvatore M. Talluto and Daniel Himmel were consolidated into a new action captioned, In Re: Best Buy Co., Inc. Shareholder Derivative Litigation, and a stay ordered pending the close of discovery in the consolidated IBEW Local 98 Pension Fund v. Best Buy Co., Inc., et al. case.

The plaintiffs in the above securities actions seek damages, including interest, equitable relief and reimbursement of the costs and expenses they incurred in the lawsuits. As stated above, we believe the allegations in the above securities actions are without merit, and we intend to defend these actions vigorously. Based on our assessment of the facts underlying the claims in the above securities actions, their respective procedural litigation history, and the degree to which we intend to defend our company in these matters, the amount or range of reasonably possible losses, if any, cannot be estimated.

Other Legal Proceedings

We are involved in various other legal proceedings arising in the normal course of conducting business. For such legal proceedings, we have accrued an amount that reflects the aggregate liability deemed probable and estimable, but this amount is not material to our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Because of the preliminary nature of many of these proceedings, the difficulty in ascertaining the applicable facts relating to many of these proceedings, the variable treatment of claims made in many of these proceedings and the difficulty of predicting the settlement value of many of these proceedings, we are not able to estimate an amount or range of any reasonably possible additional losses. However, based upon our historical experience, the resolution of these proceedings is not expected to have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

13.    Subsequent Event

On December 3, 2014, we entered into a definitive agreement to sell Jiangsu Five Star Appliance Co., Ltd. ("Five Star") and exit our retail business in China. The closing of the sale is contingent on certain conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to occur in the first quarter of fiscal 2016. Beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, we expect to present Five Star as held for sale and include its results in discontinued operations. We do not expect the transaction to have a material impact on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Unless the context otherwise requires, the use of the terms “Best Buy,” “we,” “us,” and “our” in the following refers to Best Buy Co., Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to provide a reader of our financial statements with a narrative, from the perspective of our management, on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and certain other factors that may affect our future results. Unless otherwise noted, transactions and other factors significantly impacting our financial condition, results of operations and liquidity are discussed in order of magnitude. Our MD&A is presented in seven sections:

• Overview

• Business Strategy Update

• Results of Operations

• Liquidity and Capital Resources

• Off-Balance-Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations

• Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates

• New Accounting Pronouncements

Our MD&A should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014, as well as our reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K and other publicly available information. All amounts herein are unaudited.

Overview

We are a multi-national, multi-channel retailer of technology products, including tablets and computers, televisions, mobile phones, large and small appliances, entertainment products, digital imaging, and related accessories. We also offer consumers technology services – including technical support, repair, troubleshooting and installation – under the Geek Squad brand. We operate two reportable segments: Domestic and International. The Domestic segment is comprised of all operations within the U.S. and its territories. The International segment is comprised of all operations outside the U.S. and its territories.

Our business, like that of many retailers, is seasonal. Historically, we have realized more of our revenue and earnings in the fiscal fourth quarter, which includes the majority of the holiday shopping season in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. While consumers view some of the products and services we offer as essential, others are viewed as discretionary purchases. Consequently, our financial results are susceptible to changes in consumer confidence and other macroeconomic factors, including unemployment, consumer credit availability and the condition of the housing market. Additionally, there are other factors that directly impact our performance, such as product life-cycles (including the introduction and pace of adoption of new technology) and the competitive retail environment. As a result of these factors, predicting our future revenue and net earnings is difficult. However, we remain confident in our customer promise to deliver advice, service and convenience at competitive prices.

Throughout this MD&A, we refer to comparable sales. Our comparable sales calculation compares revenue from stores, websites and call centers operating for at least 14 full months, as well as revenue related to certain other comparable sales channels for a particular period to the corresponding period in the prior year. Relocated stores, as well as remodeled, expanded, and downsized stores closed more than 14 days, are excluded from the comparable sales calculation until at least 14 full months after reopening. Acquisitions are included in the comparable sales calculation beginning with the first full quarter following the first anniversary of the date of the acquisition. The calculation of comparable sales excludes the impact of revenue from discontinued operations. The portion of the calculation of comparable sales attributable to our International segment excludes the effect of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. Comparable online sales are included in our comparable sales calculation. The method of calculating comparable sales varies across the retail industry. As a result, our method of calculating comparable sales may not be the same as other retailers' methods.

We occasionally refer to trends in traffic at our stores and on our websites. We estimate store traffic by measuring the number of times people enter our stores using equipment at our store entrances. Website traffic is measured by the number of visits, which are defined as a sequence of consecutive page views on the website without exiting the web browser or exceeding a pre-determined period of inactivity. These traffic measures represent estimates, and our methods of measuring traffic may not be the same as other retailers' methods.

In our discussions of the operating results of our consolidated business and our International segment, we sometimes refer to the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates or the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, which

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are references to the differences between the foreign currency exchange rates we use to convert the International segment’s operating results from local currencies into U.S. dollars for reporting purposes. The impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations is typically calculated as the difference between current period activity translated using the current period’s currency exchange rates and the comparable prior-year period’s currency exchange rates. We use this method to calculate the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates for all countries where the functional currency is not the U.S. dollar.

In our discussions of the operating results below, we sometimes refer to the impact of net new stores on our results of operations. The key factors that dictate the impact that the net new stores have on our operating results include: (i) store opening and closing decisions; (ii) the size and format of new stores, as we operate stores ranging from approximately 1,000 square feet to approximately 50,000 square feet; (iii) the length of time the stores were open during the period; and (iv) the overall success of new store launches.

This MD&A includes reference to sales for certain consumer electronics categories. According to The NPD Group’s ("NPD") Weekly Tracking Service as published November 11, 2014, revenue for the consumer electronics industry was down 0.2% during the 13 weeks ended November 1, 2014, compared to the 13 weeks ended November 2, 2013. The consumer electronics industry, as defined by The NPD Group, includes televisions, desktop and notebook computers, tablets not including Kindle, digital imaging and other categories. Sales of these products represent approximately 65% of our Domestic revenue. The data does not include mobile phones, gaming, movies, music, appliances or services.

This MD&A includes financial information prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"), as well as certain non-GAAP financial measures such as non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net earnings from continuing operations, non-GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations and non-GAAP debt to earnings before goodwill impairment, interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization and rent ("EBITDAR") ratio. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of financial performance, financial position or cash flows that excludes (or includes) amounts that are included in (or excluded from) the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed as a supplement to, and not a substitute for, financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP measures as presented herein may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.

We believe that the non-GAAP measures described above provide meaningful supplemental information to assist shareholders in understanding our financial results and assessing our prospects for future performance. Management believes non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net earnings from continuing operations and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations are important indicators of our operations because they exclude items that may not be indicative of, or are unrelated to, our core operating results and provide a baseline for analyzing trends in our underlying businesses. Management makes standard adjustments for items such as restructuring charges, goodwill impairments, non-restructuring asset impairments and gains or losses on sales of investments, as well as adjustments for other items that may arise during the period and have a meaningful impact on comparability. To measure non-GAAP operating income, we removed the impact of the second quarter fiscal 2014 LCD-related legal settlements, non-restructuring asset impairments and restructuring charges from our calculation of operating income. Non-GAAP net earnings from continuing operations was calculated by removing the after-tax impact of operating income adjustments and the gain on sales of investments, as well as the income tax impacts of reorganizing certain European legal entities and the Best Buy Europe sale from our calculation of net earnings from continuing operations. To measure non-GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, we excluded the per share impact of net earnings adjustments from our calculation of diluted earnings per share. Management believes our non-GAAP debt to EBITDAR ratio is an important indicator of our creditworthiness. Because non-GAAP financial measures are not standardized, it may not be possible to compare these financial measures with other companies' non-GAAP financial measures having the same or similar names. These non-GAAP financial measures are an additional way of viewing aspects of our operations that, when viewed with our GAAP results and the reconciliations to corresponding GAAP financial measures within our discussion of consolidated performance below, provide a more complete understanding of our business. We strongly encourage investors and shareholders to review our financial statements and publicly-filed reports in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure.

Business Strategy Update

In the fall of 2012, we laid out for investors the state of our business and summarized the challenges we faced by articulating two fundamental problems: (1) declining comparable sales and (2) shrinking margins. To address the problems and achieve our goal of becoming the leading authority and destination for technology products and services, we revealed plans for our Renew Blue transformation.

In the third quarter of fiscal 2015, our teams delivered positive comparable sales, improved profitability and continued progress in our Renew Blue transformation. This resulted in $9.4 billion in revenue and $0.32 in non-GAAP ($0.30 GAAP) diluted

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earnings per share versus $0.18 ($0.12 GAAP) last year. Operationally, this year-over-year improvement was primarily driven by 0.6% revenue growth and the benefits from our Renew Blue and other SG&A cost reduction initiatives, partially offset by strategic pricing investments and the ongoing competitive pressure on our gross profit rate. On the top line, while sales in the consumer electronics categories (as defined and reported by NPD) declined 0.2%, our strength in televisions, computing, and tablets versus the industry, in addition to our growth in gaming and appliances, drove a Domestic segment comparable sales increase of 3.2%, or 2.4% excluding the 0.8% of revenue estimated benefit associated with the classification of revenue for the new mobile carrier installment billing plans. Domestic online comparable sales increased 21.6%.

During the quarter, we also continued to make progress against our Renew Blue priorities. In our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014, we outlined our Renew Blue road map to address three key business imperatives, which are to improve our operational performance; build our foundational capabilities to unlock future growth strategies; and leverage our unique assets to create a differentiated value proposition that is meaningful to our customers and our vendors. The road map is built around eight priorities and highlights of our progress in the third quarter of fiscal 2015 include the following:

Merchandising. During the third quarter of fiscal 2015, we continued to expand our appliance offering through the opening of 15 Pacific Kitchen and Home stores-within-a-store and are on track to end the year with 117 stores versus 67 last year. In home theater, we opened 10 Magnolia Design Center stores-within-a-store and are on track to end the year with 50 stores versus 33 last year. We also continued to expand our ultra high definition, or 4K, television assortment. In mobile, despite major phone launches being quantity-constrained, the adoption of mobile carrier installment billing plans continued to accelerate throughout the quarter. Within these plans, we saw higher average phone prices and higher attach rates of services and phone accessories. In phone accessories, we significantly expanded our exclusive assortment through new partnerships with fashion designers and growth in our own private label brands, which allowed us to offer our customers an industry-leading phone case assortment in time for the new iPhone launch.

Marketing. We continued to shift marketing dollars away from television and print to digital media and display campaigns, including a highly successful traffic-generating back-to-school initiative. We also continued to drive increasingly powerful customer communication through the leveraging of our new Athena database. While we remain in the very early stages of being able to personalize marketing messages to individual customers, we are beginning to see better click-through rates from these new campaigns when compared to mass, non-targeted emails.

Online. In the third quarter of fiscal 2015, we continued to leverage our ship-from-store, digital marketing, and enhanced website functionality to drive a 21.6% increase in Domestic comparable online sales. Similar to the first half of fiscal 2015, ship-from-store represented over half of our online sales growth. We also launched several customer-facing website improvements including (1) significantly richer visual and editorial content for the home theater, mobile, appliance and gaming categories; (2) expanded wish list capabilities; (3) an expanded and more inspirational holiday gift center; and (4) an improved checkout process that provides faster and precise “Get it By” delivery dates on approximately 60% of Best Buy-delivered SKUs, rather than an up to five-to-eight day range.

Retail Stores. During the third quarter of fiscal 2015, we continued to improve the physical presence and shopping experience by (1) expanding our fleet of appliance and home theater stores-within-a-store; (2) increasing our investment in store refresh initiatives; (3) adding compelling vendor displays; (4) increasing sales training; and (5) integrating new vendor-funded labor into our premium customer experiences. While traffic to our stores continued to decline year-over-year, the trend improved compared to the first half of the year.

Our overall Net Promoter Score was flat year-over-year in the third quarter of fiscal 2015, which we believe was driven in part by the impact of product availability associated with the launch of new phones. This plateau follows a 400 basis point, year-over-year improvement in the prior-year period.

Supply Chain. We continued to transform our distribution and fulfillment capabilities by (1) operationalizing a faster and more precise delivery experience for our online customers; (2) unlocking a significant percentage of our major appliance and large screen television inventory that was systemically trapped in a single market and not available to be purchased by a customer outside of that market; and (3) in returns, replacements and damages, we launched a new section on the website called Best Buy Outlet, which expands the online visibility of open box inventory that can be purchased online and picked up in store. We also expanded the percentage of returned products that we are Geek Squad certifying, which, while small, is leading to higher margin recovery due to customer confidence in the quality statement that Geek Squad certification inspires.

Geek Squad Services. We continued to increase our services Net Promoter Score year-over-year and reduce costs through operational efficiencies. We also launched a Loss and Theft mobile phone insurance program to supplement our historical Geek Squad protection plans. However, service revenue continued to decline, and we continue to face declining demand and

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increasing pricing pressures for extended warranty services, which is partially driven by improving product reliability and declining average selling prices for parent products.

Cost Structure. In the third quarter of fiscal 2015, we eliminated an additional $65 million in annualized costs, taking our total Renew Blue cost reductions to $965 million towards our target of $1 billion.

Fiscal 2015 Trends

As we enter the fourth quarter, we are excited about our holiday plan, which has been built around (1) the cumulative progress we have made against our Renew Blue priorities; (2) an operational road map that incorporates the specific learnings that we gained from last year; and (3) our current views on the consumer and competitive environment. Within this plan, we believe the following initiatives will drive better year-over-year outcomes: (1) the customer-facing changes that we have made on our website and in our stores that touch many of our key categories, especially home theater, accessories, appliances, emerging categories such as health & wearables and connected home, and digital imaging; (2) our ability this year to sell mobile carrier installment billing plans in the mobile phone category; (3) a more inspirational gifting strategy; (4) a more defined, structured and analytical approach to our promotional strategy and competitive response plans; (5) more relevant and targeted marketing investments, including a more concise statement of our value proposition – Expert Service. Unbeatable Price.; and (6) increased inventory availability primarily due to the rollout of ship-from-store to 1,400 stores versus 400 stores last year. Like every holiday, though, we believe the outcome of these initiatives is, and will continue to be, tempered by other external and internal factors – including the investments that are required to drive them.

The sales trends we are seeing in our business as we enter the fourth quarter are encouraging from a top-line perspective. But to drive these results, similar to the third quarter, there are internal and external factors that we believe could put pressure on our operating income rate. The internal factors include: (1) the increased mix of faster growing, but lower-margin products in our revenue; (2) the potential impact of higher incentive compensation, particularly in our retail stores, based on our expected year-over-year improvement in performance; (3) higher growth in our lower-margin online channel; and (4) intensified investments in customer-facing initiatives. The external factors include: (1) an intensely promotional competitive environment; (2) a possible constraint in product availability in recent high-profile product launches; (3) a potential supply chain disruption related to the West Coast port delays; and (4) increasing customer service investments such as free and faster shipping or expert service in our retail stores and greater customer expectations around supply chain experiences.

The financial outcomes that these factors are expected to drive in the fourth quarter are as follows: (1) near flat year-over-year revenue and comparable sales growth – assuming revenue declines in the NPD reported Consumer Electronics categories are in line with the third quarter of fiscal 2015; (2) an improvement in the year-over-year gross profit rate; and (3) flat year-over-year SG&A expense – including higher incentive compensation, the intensified investments in customer-facing initiatives and an incremental $20 million due to a greater proportion of our vendor funding being recorded as an offset to cost of goods sold rather than SG&A. The net result of these outcomes, similar to the prior quarter’s outlook, is expected to equate to a year-over-year expansion in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 non-GAAP operating income rate of approximately 0.5% of revenue. In light of the unpredictability of many of the factors that affect our business, our future results are inherently uncertain. As a result, our actual results may differ significantly from our current expectations.

As discussed in Note 10, Income Taxes, in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, we reorganized certain foreign legal entities in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 to simplify our overall tax structure which resulted in an accelerated non-cash tax benefit of approximately $353 million. This benefit has historically been recognized on a periodic basis, and as a result of the acceleration, there will be no future earnings benefit. Therefore, we expect to have a higher income tax rate going forward. We estimate that the impact of this and other known discrete income tax items will affect diluted earnings per share on a year-over-year basis in the range of negative $0.09 to $0.10 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015.

Results of Operations

In order to align our fiscal reporting periods and comply with statutory filing requirements in certain foreign jurisdictions, we consolidate the financial results of our China and Mexico operations on a one-month lag. Consistent with such consolidation, the financial and non-financial information presented in our MD&A relative to these operations is also presented on a one-month lag. Our policy is to accelerate recording the effect of events occurring in the lag period that significantly affect our consolidated financial statements. There were no significant intervening events which would have materially affected our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity or other factors had they been recorded during the three months ended November 1, 2014.

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Discontinued Operations Presentation

Discontinued operations are comprised of mindSHIFT operations within our Domestic segment and Best Buy Europe operations within our International segment. Unless otherwise stated, financial results discussed herein refer to continuing operations.

Consolidated Performance Summary

Net earnings from continuing operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2015 increased $64 million, or 49%, from the prior-year period. The increase is primarily driven by lower SG&A due to Renew Blue cost reductions and tighter expense management throughout the company and comparable sales growth of 2.2%, which were partially offset by lower gross profit.

We now offer mobile carrier installment billing plans to our customers as well as two-year contract plans. While the two types of contracts have broadly similar overall economics, installment billing plans typically generate higher revenues due to higher proceeds for devices and higher cost of sales due to lower device subsidies. As we increase our mix of installment billing plans, there is an associated increase in revenue and cost of goods sold, and a decrease in gross profit rate, with gross profit dollars relatively unaffected. We estimate that our consolidated comparable sales of 2.2% includes a 0.6% of revenue impact from this classification difference. The impact on our consolidated gross profit rate for the quarter was immaterial.

The following table presents selected consolidated financial data ($ in millions, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013			November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
Revenue	$	9,380		$	9,327		$	27,311		$	27,940
Revenue % gain (decline)	0.6		%	(0.2		)%	(2.3		)%	(3.6		)%
Comparable sales % gain (decline)	2.2		%	0.3		%	(0.8		)%	(0.6		)%
Gross profit	$	2,128		$	2,157		$	6,203		$	6,773
Gross profit as a % of revenue(1)	22.7		%	23.1		%	22.7		%	24.2		%
SG&A	$	1,929		$	2,036		$	5,561		$	6,058
SG&A as a % of revenue(1)	20.6		%	21.8		%	20.4		%	21.7		%
Restructuring charges	$	9		$	31		$	17		$	44
Operating income	$	190		$	90		$	625		$	671
Operating income as a % of revenue	2.0		%	1.0		%	2.3		%	2.4		%
Net earnings from continuing operations(2)	$	107		$	43		$	713		$	377
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations(3)	$	—		$	11		$	1		$	(138	)
Net earnings attributable to Best Buy Co., Inc. shareholders	$	107		$	54		$	714		$	239
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	0.30		$	0.12		$	2.02		$	1.09
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.30		$	0.16		$	2.02		$	0.69

(1) Because retailers vary in how they record costs of operating their supply chain between cost of goods sold and SG&A, our gross profit rate and SG&A rate may not be comparable to other retailers’ corresponding rates. For additional information regarding costs classified in cost of goods sold and SG&A, refer to Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014.

(2) Includes both net earnings from continuing operations and net earnings from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests.

(3) Includes both net gain (loss) from discontinued operations and net loss from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests.

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The components of the 0.6% revenue increase and 2.3% revenue decreases for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2015, respectively, were as follows:

	Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
	November 1, 2014		November 1, 2014
Comparable sales impact	2.1	%	(0.8	)%
Impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations	(0.7	)%	(0.6	)%
Non-comparable sales(1)	(0.4	)%	(0.6	)%
Net store changes	(0.4	)%	(0.3	)%
Total revenue increase (decrease)	0.6	%	(2.3	)%

(1) Non-comparable sales reflects the impact of revenue streams not included within our comparable sales calculation, such as credit card revenue, gift card breakage, commercial sales, and sales of merchandise to wholesalers and dealers.

The gross profit rate decreased by 0.4% of revenue in the third quarter of fiscal 2015. The gross profit rate decline in our Domestic segment accounted for the majority of the decrease. For the first nine months of fiscal 2015, the gross profit rate decreased by 1.5% of revenue. Our Domestic and International segments accounted for a decrease of 1.4% of revenue and 0.1% of revenue, respectively. For further discussion of each segment’s gross profit rate changes, see Segment Performance Summary below.

The SG&A rate decreased by 1.2% of revenue in the third quarter of fiscal 2015. The Domestic segment accounted for the majority of the decrease. The SG&A rate for the first nine months of fiscal 2015 decreased by 1.3% of revenue. SG&A rate declines in our Domestic and International segments accounted for a decrease of 1.2% of revenue and 0.1% of revenue, respectively. For further discussion of each segment’s SG&A rate changes, see Segment Performance Summary below.

Operating income increased $100 million and our operating income rate increased to 2.0% of revenue in the third quarter of fiscal 2015, compared to 1.0% of revenue in the third quarter of fiscal 2014. The increase in operating income was primarily due to lower SG&A driven by Renew Blue cost reduction initiatives and increased Domestic segment comparable sales. For the first nine months of fiscal 2015, operating income decreased 6.9% to $625 million or, as a percentage of revenue, to 2.3%, compared to 2.4% of revenue in the first nine months of fiscal 2014. The decrease in operating income was the result of decreased gross profit, primarily due to the LCD-related legal settlements in the prior-year period, which was partially offset by lower SG&A.

Income Tax (Benefit) Expense

Income tax expense increased to $69 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2015 compared to $34 million in the prior-year period, primarily as a result of an increase in pre-tax earnings. Our effective income tax rate in the third quarter of fiscal 2015 was 39.4% compared to a rate of 44.4% in the third quarter of fiscal 2014. The decrease in the effective income tax rate was primarily due to the increase in our pre-tax earnings, as the impact of discrete items on our effective income tax rate is less when our pre-tax earnings are higher.

Income tax decreased to a tax benefit of $133 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2015 compared to a tax expense of $252 million in the prior-year period, primarily due to a $353 million discrete benefit related to reorganizing certain European legal entities and a decrease in pre-tax earnings in the current-year period. Our effective income tax rate for the first nine months of fiscal 2015 was (22.9)%, compared to a rate of 40.0% in the first nine months of fiscal 2014. The decrease was caused primarily by reorganizing certain European legal entities and the favorable resolution of certain tax matters in the current-year period. Refer to Note 10, Income Taxes, in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Our tax provision for interim periods is determined using an estimate of our annual effective tax rate, adjusted for discrete items, if any, that are taken into account in the relevant period. We update our estimate of the annual effective tax rate each quarter, and we make a cumulative adjustment if our estimated tax rate changes. These interim estimates are subject to variation due to several factors, including our ability to accurately forecast our pre-tax and taxable income and loss by jurisdiction, tax audit developments, changes in laws or regulations, and expenses or losses for which tax benefits are not recognized. Our effective tax rate can be more or less volatile based on the amount of pre-tax income. For example, the impact of discrete items and non-deductible losses on our effective tax rate is greater when our pre-tax income is lower.

In addition, our consolidated effective tax rate is impacted by the statutory income tax rates applicable to each of the jurisdictions in which we operate. As our foreign earnings are generally taxed at lower statutory rates than the 35% U.S. statutory rate, changes in the proportion of our consolidated taxable earnings originating in foreign jurisdictions impact our

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consolidated effective rate. Our foreign earnings have been indefinitely reinvested outside the U.S. and are not subject to current U.S. income tax.

Discontinued Operations

There were no material results from discontinued operations in the third quarter or the first nine months of fiscal 2015. The gain of $11 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 was primarily the result of a tax allocation between continuing and discontinued operations. The loss from discontinued operations in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 was primarily the result of the non-cash impairment of our investment in Best Buy Europe in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 and increased restructuring charges, partially offset by a first quarter gain on the sale of Best Buy Europe's fixed-line business in Switzerland and a tax allocation benefit between continuing and discontinued operations. Refer to Note 2, Discontinued Operations, in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The following table reconciles operating income, net earnings, and diluted earnings per share for the periods presented from continuing operations (GAAP financial measures) to non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net earnings, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the periods presented ($ in millions, except per share amounts).

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013			November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
Operating income	$	190		$	90		$	625		$	671
Net LCD settlements(1)	—			—			—			(229		)
Non-restructuring asset impairments	6			9			28			36
Restructuring charges	9			31			17			44
Non-GAAP operating income	$	205		$	130		$	670		$	522
Net earnings from continuing operations	$	107		$	43		$	713		$	377
After-tax impact of net LCD settlements(1)	—			(1		)	—			(148		)
After-tax impact of non-restructuring asset impairments	4			6			18			25
After-tax impact of restructuring charges	6			21			12			30
After-tax impact of gain on sale of investments	(3		)	(3		)	(4		)	(12		)
Income tax impact of Best Buy Europe sale	—			(2		)	—			14
Income tax impact of Europe legal entity reorganization	—			—			(353		)	—
Non-GAAP net earnings from continuing operations	$	114		$	64		$	386		$	286
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	0.30		$	0.12		$	2.02		$	1.09
Per share impact of net LCD settlements(1)	—			—			—			(0.43		)
Per share impact of non-restructuring asset impairments	0.01			0.02			0.05			0.07
Per share impact of restructuring charges	0.02			0.06			0.04			0.09
Per share impact of gain on sale of investments	(0.01		)	(0.01		)	(0.01		)	(0.03		)
Per share impact of income tax impact of Best Buy Europe sale	—			(0.01		)	—			0.04
Per share impact of income tax impact of Europe legal entity reorganization	—			—			(1.01		)	—
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	0.32		$	0.18		$	1.09		$	0.83

(1) Amounts for the nine months ended November 2, 2013, exclude the pre-tax impact of $44 million of net proceeds from LCD settlements reached in the first quarter of fiscal 2014, as we did not adjust for LCD settlements prior to the material settlements reached in the second quarter of fiscal 2014.

Non-GAAP operating income increased $75 million, to 2.2% of revenue, in the third quarter of fiscal 2015, and $148 million, to 2.5% of revenue, in the first nine months of fiscal 2015 compared to the prior-year periods. The increase in both periods was driven by SG&A cost reductions in both segments primarily due to the realization of our Renew Blue cost reduction initiatives and tighter expense management, partially offset by a decrease in gross profit due to a lower gross profit rate. The increase in

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operating income resulted in a year-over-year increase in non-GAAP net earnings from continuing operations and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2015 compared to the prior-year periods.

Segment Performance Summary

Domestic

Domestic segment revenue increased 2.3% in the third quarter of fiscal 2015, primarily driven by comparable sales growth of 3.2%. Excluding the 0.8% of revenue estimated benefit associated with the classification of the new mobile carrier installment billing plans as described above under Consolidated Performance Summary, comparable sales increased 2.4%. This increase was partially offset by the timing of recovery on mobile phone trade-in liquidations, store closures, and a revenue decline of $8 million due to the less favorable economics of the new credit card agreement. Including the decline of $8 million in the third quarter, we have experienced a revenue decline of $75 million related to our credit card agreement in the first nine months of fiscal 2015. The impact of our credit card agreement on our revenue is substantially the same as the impact on our gross profit and operating income.

Comparable online revenue was $601 million and comparable online sales increased to 21.6% due to (1) improved inventory availability made possible by the chain-wide rollout of our ship-from-store capability that was completed in January 2014; (2) higher average order value; and (3) increased traffic driven by greater investment in online digital marketing.

The following table presents selected financial data for the Domestic segment ($ in millions):

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013			November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
Revenue	$	7,992		$	7,812		$	23,358		$	23,533
Revenue % gain (decline)	2.3		%	2.3		%	(0.7		)%	(2.7		)%
Comparable sales % gain(1)	3.2		%	1.8		%	—		%	—		%
Gross profit	$	1,841		$	1,836		$	5,382		$	5,820
Gross profit as a % of revenue	23.0		%	23.5		%	23.0		%	24.7		%
SG&A	$	1,632		$	1,702		$	4,688		$	5,042
SG&A as a % of revenue	20.4		%	21.8		%	20.1		%	21.4		%
Restructuring charges	$	5		$	24		$	6		$	26
Operating income	$	204		$	110		$	688		$	752
Operating income as a % of revenue	2.6		%	1.4		%	2.9		%	3.2		%
Selected Online Revenue Data
Online revenue as a % of total segment revenue	7.5		%	6.4		%	7.8		%	6.3		%
Comparable online sales % growth(1)	21.6		%	15.1		%	24.3		%	13.9		%

(1) Comparable online sales is included in the comparable sales calculation.

The components of our Domestic segment's 2.3% revenue increase and 0.7% revenue decrease for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2015, respectively, were as follows:

	Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
	November 1, 2014		November 1, 2014
Comparable sales impact	3.1	%	—	%
Non-comparable sales(1)	(0.5	)%	(0.5	)%
Net store changes	(0.3	)%	(0.2	)%
Total revenue increase (decrease)	2.3	%	(0.7	)%

(1) Non-comparable sales reflects the impact of revenue streams not included within our comparable sales calculation, such as credit card revenue, gift card breakage, commercial sales, and sales of merchandise to wholesalers and dealers.

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The following table reconciles the number of Domestic stores open at the beginning and end of the third quarters of fiscal 2015 and 2014:

	Fiscal 2015					Fiscal 2014
	Total Stores at Beginning of Third Quarter	Stores Opened	Stores Closed		Total Stores at End of Third Quarter	Total Stores at Beginning of Third Quarter	Stores Opened	Stores Closed		Total Stores at End of Third Quarter
Best Buy	1,053	—	(1	)	1,052	1,055	—	—		1,055
Best Buy Mobile stand-alone	391	—	(2	)	389	416	1	(2	)	415
Pacific Sales stand-alone	29	—	—		29	34	—	(4	)	30
Magnolia Audio Video stand-alone	4	—	(1	)	3	4	—	—		4
Total Domestic segment stores	1,477	—	(4	)	1,473	1,509	1	(6	)	1,504

The closure of Best Buy stores, Best Buy Mobile stand-alone stores, Pacific Sales stand-alone stores and Magnolia Audio Video stand-alone stores over the last 12 months all contributed to the decrease in revenue attributable to net store changes in the first nine months of fiscal 2015.

The following table presents the Domestic segment’s revenue mix percentages and comparable sales percentage changes by revenue category in the third quarters of fiscal 2015 and 2014:

	Revenue Mix				Comparable Sales
	Three Months Ended				Three Months Ended
	November 1, 2014		November 2, 2013		November 1, 2014		November 2, 2013
Consumer Electronics	29	%	29	%	3.1	%	(2.5	)%
Computing and Mobile Phones	49	%	49	%	3.2	%	6.7	%
Entertainment	7	%	6	%	16.6	%	(26.8	)%
Appliances	8	%	8	%	5.7	%	23.5	%
Services	6	%	7	%	(10.3	)%	4.2	%
Other	1	%	1	%	n/a		n/a
Total	100	%	100	%	3.2	%	1.8	%

The following is a description of the notable comparable sales changes in our Domestic segment by revenue category:

• Consumer Electronics: The 3.1% comparable sales gain was driven primarily by an increase in the sales of large screen televisions.

• Computing and Mobile Phones: The 3.2% comparable sales gain primarily resulted from increased sales of computers. This increase was partially offset by a decline in mobile phones, excluding the aforementioned impact of mobile carrier installment billing plans, and a decrease in tablets from the continued industry softness seen in prior quarters.

• Entertainment: The 16.6% comparable sales gain was driven primarily by gaming sales due to new console launches in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, partially offset by declines in movies and music due to continued industry declines and rationalization of the store space dedicated to these products.

• Appliances: The 5.7% comparable sales gain was a result of gains in major appliances primarily driven by the addition of Pacific Kitchen & Home stores-within-a-store.

• Services: The 10.3% comparable sales decline was primarily driven by lower mobile repair revenue due to our success in decreasing claim severity and frequency, which is an operational positive, and lower attach rates.

Our Domestic segment experienced an increase in gross profit of $5 million, or 0.3%, in the third quarter of fiscal 2015 compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2014; however the gross profit rate decreased by 0.5% of revenue. This rate decrease was primarily due to (1) a lower gross profit rate in the mobile business including a decline in customer demand for mobile broadband products; (2) structural investments in price competitiveness, particularly accessories; (3) increased revenue in the lower-margin gaming category; (4) a highly competitive promotional environment in tablets; and (5) the negative impact related to the less favorable economics of the new credit card agreement. These declines were partially offset by (1) increased revenue in higher-margin large screen televisions; (2) the realization of our Renew Blue cost reductions and other supply chain cost containment initiatives; and (3) the receipt of restitution from a legal claim related to an inventory dispute of $11.5 million.

For the first nine months of fiscal 2015, our Domestic segment experienced a decrease in gross profit of $438 million, or 7.5%, compared to the prior-year period. The most significant driver of the decrease was $264 million of LCD-related legal

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settlements that we received in the second quarter of fiscal 2014 and, to a lesser extent, $50 million of LCD settlements in the first quarter of fiscal 2014. Excluding these LCD settlements, we experienced a decrease in gross profit of $124 million, and the gross profit rate decreased by 0.4 % of revenue in the first nine months of fiscal 2015. The primary drivers of the rate decrease were (1) a lower gross profit rate in the mobile business – including a decline in customer demand for mobile broadband products; (2) a mix shift into the lower-margin gaming and computing categories; (3) structural investments in price competitiveness, particularly in accessories; (4) the negative impact related to the less favorable economics of the new credit card agreement; and (5) a highly competitive promotional environment in tablets. These decreases were partially offset by (1) increased revenue in higher-margin large-screen televisions; (2) the realization of our Renew Blue cost reductions and other supply chain cost containment initiatives; (3) the receipt of restitution from a legal claim related to an inventory dispute; and (4) an increased mix of higher margin accessory categories.

Our Domestic segment’s SG&A decreased $70 million, or 4.1%, in the third quarter of fiscal 2015 compared to the prior-year period. For the first nine months of fiscal 2015, our Domestic segment’s SG&A decreased $354 million, or 7.0%, compared to the prior-year period. In addition, the SG&A rate decreased by 1.4% and 1.3% of revenue in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2015, respectively, compared to the prior-year periods. The decreases in SG&A and SG&A rate in both periods were primarily driven by the realization of Renew Blue cost reduction initiatives and the benefit from tighter expense management throughout the company. These declines were partially offset by Renew Blue investments in online growth and our in-store experience.

Our Domestic segment recorded $5 million of restructuring charges in the third quarter of fiscal 2015 and incurred $24 million of restructuring charges in the third quarter of fiscal 2014. For the first nine months of fiscal 2015 and 2014, our Domestic segment recorded $6 million and $26 million of restructuring charges, respectively. These restructuring charges had minimal impact on our operating income for either period. Refer to Note 5, Restructuring Charges, in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Our Domestic segment’s operating income in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2015 increased by $94 million and decreased by $64 million, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year. The increase in the third quarter was driven by lower SG&A and a comparable sales increase, partially offset by a lower gross profit rate. The decrease in the first nine months was primarily due to a decrease in gross profit driven by the prior-year LCD-related legal settlements, partially offset by lower SG&A, as described above.

International

Our International segment experienced a decrease in SG&A primarily driven by Renew Blue cost reductions and tighter expense management in Canada and China; however, revenue declined 8.4% primarily driven by the negative impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, a comparable sales decline of 3.0%, and the loss of revenue from store closures in Canada and China. In light of this decline, we are beginning to implement the same Renew Blue transformation road map that we are following in the Domestic segment.

The following table presents selected financial data for the International segment ($ in millions):

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013			November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
Revenue	$	1,388		$	1,515		$	3,953		$	4,407
Revenue % decline	(8.4		)%	(11.3		)%	(10.3		)%	(8.1		)%
Comparable sales % decline(1)	(3.0		)%	(6.4		)%	(5.1		)%	(3.8		)%
Gross profit	$	287		$	321		$	821		$	953
Gross profit as a % of revenue	20.7		%	21.2		%	20.8		%	21.6		%
SG&A	$	297		$	334		$	873		$	1,016
SG&A as a % of revenue	21.4		%	22.0		%	22.1		%	23.1		%
Restructuring charges	$	4		$	7		$	11		$	18
Operating loss	$	(14	)	$	(20	)	$	(63	)	$	(81	)
Operating loss as a % of revenue	(1.0		)%	(1.3		)%	(1.6		)%	(1.8		)%

(1) Comparable online sales is included in the comparable sales calculation.

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The components of our International segment's 8.4% and 10.3% revenue decreases for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2015, respectively, were as follows:

	Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
	November 1, 2014		November 1, 2014
Impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations	(4.4	)%	(4.0	)%
Comparable sales impact	(2.9	)%	(4.9	)%
Net store changes	(1.0	)%	(1.2	)%
Non-comparable sales(1)	(0.1	)%	(0.2	)%
Total revenue decrease	(8.4	)%	(10.3	)%

(1) Non-comparable sales reflects the impact of revenue streams not included within our comparable sales calculation, such as credit card revenue, gift card breakage, commercial sales, and sales of merchandise to wholesalers and dealers.

The following table reconciles the number of International stores open at the beginning and end of the third quarters of fiscal 2015 and 2014:

	Fiscal 2015					Fiscal 2014
	Total Stores at Beginning of Third Quarter	Stores Opened	Stores Closed		Total Stores at End of Third Quarter	Total Stores at Beginning of Third Quarter	Stores Opened	Stores Closed		Total Stores at End of Third Quarter
Canada
Future Shop	135	—	—		135	140	—	—		140
Best Buy	72	—	—		72	72	—	—		72
Best Buy Mobile stand-alone	56	—	—		56	54	1	—		55
China
Five Star	184	4	(4	)	184	197	—	(4	)	193
Mexico
Best Buy	17	1	—		18	15	2	—		17
Express	2	1	—		3	1	1	—		2
Total International segment stores	466	6	(4	)	468	479	4	(4	)	479

The closure of large-format Future Shop stores in Canada and net closure of Five Star stores in China over the past 12 months contributed to the decrease in revenue associated with net store changes in our International segment in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2015. The addition of large and small-format stores in Mexico and a Best Buy Mobile stand-alone store in Canada partially offset this decrease.

The following table presents revenue mix percentages and comparable sales percentage changes for the International segment by revenue category in the third quarters of fiscal 2015 and 2014:

	Revenue Mix				Comparable Sales
	Three Months Ended				Three Months Ended
	November 1, 2014		November 2, 2013		November 1, 2014		November 2, 2013
Consumer Electronics	25	%	26	%	(6.6	)%	(13.2	)%
Computing and Mobile Phones	44	%	43	%	(0.3	)%	(5.5	)%
Entertainment	6	%	6	%	5.0	%	(11.7	)%
Appliances	19	%	20	%	(8.4	)%	5.2	%
Services	5	%	5	%	0.5	%	(9.5	)%
Other	1	%	< 1%		n/a		n/a
Total	100	%	100	%	(3.0	)%	(6.4	)%

The following is a description of the notable comparable sales changes in our International segment by revenue category:

• Consumer Electronics: The 6.6% comparable sales decline was driven primarily by a decrease in the sales of digital imaging products across the segment and televisions in Canada. The decrease in digital imaging products was a result of device convergence and industry trends similar to those experienced in prior quarters. The decline in sales of televisions in Canada was due to overall market softness and competitive pressures.

• Computing and Mobile Phones: The 0.3% comparable sales decline was primarily driven by the delay of highly anticipated product launches in China.

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• Entertainment: The 5.0% comparable sales gain was primarily driven by Canada due to growth in gaming from new console launches in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014. This growth was partially offset by a decline in movies and music, as a result of similar trends to those experienced in our Domestic segment.

• Appliances: The 8.4% comparable sales decline was primarily driven by air conditioners in China due to cooler weather compared to the prior year.

• Services: The 0.5% comparable sales gain was primarily due to an increase in sales of warranties in Canada.

Our International segment experienced a decrease in gross profit of $34 million, or 10.6%, in the third quarter of fiscal 2015, compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2014. Excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, the decrease in gross profit was $19 million. The gross profit rate decline of 0.5% of revenue was primarily driven by Canada due to a highly competitive promotional environment in tablets and higher revenue in the lower-margin gaming category. For the first nine months of fiscal 2015, our International segment experienced a decrease in gross profit of $132 million, or 13.9%. Excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, the decrease in gross profit was $90 million. The 0.8% of revenue decrease in the gross profit rate was primarily driven by increased promotional activity and, to a lesser extent, higher revenue in the lower-margin gaming category in Canada.

Our International segment’s SG&A decreased $37 million, or 11.1%, in the third quarter of fiscal 2015 compared to the prior-year period. Excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, the decrease in SG&A was $22 million. For the first nine months of fiscal 2015, our International segment’s SG&A decreased $143 million, or 14.1%, compared to the prior-year period. Excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, the decrease in SG&A was $100 million. In addition, the SG&A rate decreased by 0.6% and 1.0% of revenue in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2015, respectively, compared to the prior-year periods. The decrease in SG&A and SG&A rate in both periods was primarily driven by Renew Blue cost reductions and tighter expense management in Canada and, to a lesser extent, China.

Our International segment recorded $4 million and $11 million of restructuring charges in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2015, respectively, which resulted in a decrease in operating income of 0.3% of revenue in both periods. In the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2014, our International segment recorded $7 million and $18 million of restructuring charges, respectively. These restructuring charges resulted in a decrease in operating income of 0.5% and 0.4% of revenue, respectively. Refer to Note 5, Restructuring Charges, in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Our International segment experienced a decreased operating loss of $6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2015 compared to the prior-year period, driven primarily by a decrease in SG&A, partially offset by a decrease in gross profit as described above. For the first nine months of fiscal 2015, the International segment experienced a decreased operating loss of $18 million primarily due to a reduction in SG&A expenses, partially offset by a decrease in gross profit as described above.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Summary

We closely manage our liquidity and capital resources. Our liquidity requirements depend on key variables, including the level of investment to support our Renew Blue priorities, discretionary SG&A spending, capital expenditures, credit facilities, and working capital management. Capital expenditures are a component of our cash flow and capital management strategy which, to a large extent, we can adjust in response to economic and other changes in our business environment. We have a disciplined approach to capital allocation, which focuses on investing in key priorities that support our Renew Blue transformation.

The following table summarizes our cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments balances at November 1, 2014, February 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013 ($ in millions):

	November 1, 2014		February 1, 2014		November 2, 2013
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,929	$	2,678	$	2,170
Short-term investments	1,209		223		—
Total cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments	$	3,138	$	2,901	$	2,170

The increase in total cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments from November 2, 2013, was primarily due to cash generated from operating activities and proceeds from the sale of mindSHIFT, partially offset by capital expenditures. The increase in total cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments from February 1, 2014, was primarily due to cash generated from operating activities, partially offset by capital expenditures and dividend payments.

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Cash Flows

The following table summarizes our cash flows from total operations for the first nine months of fiscal 2015 and 2014 ($ in millions):

	Nine Months Ended
	November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
Total cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities	$	774		$	324
Investing activities	(1,342		)	(315		)
Financing activities	(175		)	359
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(6		)	(24		)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	$	(749	)	$	344

Cash provided by operating activities in the first nine months of fiscal 2015 increased compared to the prior-year period primarily due to timing of vendor payments resulting in higher-than-normal cash outflow in fiscal 2014, and timing of cellular receivable collections resulting in higher cash inflow in fiscal 2015, partially offset by operating cash inflow in fiscal 2014 from Best Buy Europe.

Cash used in investing activities in the first nine months of fiscal 2015 increased compared to the prior-year period primarily due to purchases of short-term investments.

Cash provided by (used in) financing activities in the first nine months of fiscal 2015 decreased compared to the prior-year period primarily due to the inclusion of the borrowings of debt by Best Buy Europe in fiscal 2014 and a decrease in cash from the issuance of common stock.

Sources of Liquidity

Funds generated by operating activities, available cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and our credit facilities are our most significant sources of liquidity. We believe our sources of liquidity will be sufficient to sustain operations and to finance anticipated capital investments and strategic initiatives. However, in the event our liquidity is insufficient, we may be required to limit our spending. There can be no assurance that we will continue to generate cash flows at or above current levels or that we will be able to maintain our ability to borrow under our existing credit facilities or obtain additional financing, if necessary, on favorable terms.

On June 30, 2014, we entered into a new $1.25 billion five-year senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the "Five-Year Facility Agreement") with a syndicate of banks that expires in June 2019. The Five-Year Facility Agreement replaced the previous $1.5 billion unsecured revolving credit facility, which was originally scheduled to expire in October 2016, but was terminated on June 30, 2014. Refer to Note 6, Debt, in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. At November 1, 2014, we had no borrowings outstanding under the Five-Year Facility Agreement.

We have $125 million available (based on the exchange rates in effect as of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2015) under unsecured revolving demand facilities related to our International segment operations. There were no borrowings outstanding at November 1, 2014.

Our ability to access our revolving credit facility under the Five-Year Facility Agreement, is subject to our compliance with the terms and conditions of the facility, including financial covenants. The financial covenants require us to maintain certain financial ratios. At November 1, 2014, we were in compliance with all such financial covenants. If an event of default were to occur with respect to any of our other debt, it would likely constitute an event of default under our facilities as well.

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Our credit ratings and outlooks at November 1, 2014, are summarized below. On September 3, 2014, Fitch Ratings Limited ("Fitch") upgraded its long-term credit rating from BB- to BB with a Stable outlook. On July 2, 2014, Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's") reaffirmed its Baa2 long-term credit rating and changed its outlook from Negative to Stable. The rating and outlook from Standard & Poor's Rating Services ("Standard & Poor's") remain consistent with those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014.

Rating Agency	Rating	Outlook
Standard & Poor's	BB	Stable
Moody's	Baa2	Stable
Fitch	BB	Stable

Credit rating agencies review their ratings periodically and, therefore, the credit rating assigned to us by each agency may be subject to revision at any time. Accordingly, we are not able to predict whether our current credit ratings will remain as disclosed above. Factors that can affect our credit ratings include changes in our operating performance, the economic environment, conditions in the retail and consumer electronics industries, our financial position and changes in our business strategy. If further changes in our credit ratings were to occur, they could impact, among other things, interest costs for certain of our credit facilities, our future borrowing costs, access to capital markets, vendor financing terms and future new-store leasing costs.

Restricted Cash

Our liquidity is affected by restricted cash balances that are pledged as collateral or restricted to use for vendor payables, general liability insurance, workers’ compensation insurance, and customer warranty and insurance programs. Restricted cash and cash equivalents, which are included in other current assets, were $281 million, $308 million, and $315 million at November 1, 2014, February 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013, respectively. The decrease in restricted assets from the end of fiscal 2014 and the third quarter of fiscal 2014 was due to decreased cash reserve amounts within our China operations due to fewer vendor payables which require cash restrictions.

Debt and Capital

We have $350 million principal amount of notes due March 15, 2016 (the “2016 Notes”), $500 million principal amount of notes due August 1, 2018 (the “2018 Notes”) and $650 million principal amount of notes due March 15, 2021 (the “2021 Notes”). Refer to Note 7, Debt, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014 for further information about our Notes.

Dividends

During the third quarters of fiscal 2015 and 2014, we declared and paid our regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per common share, or $66 million and $58 million in the aggregate, respectively. As announced on November 21, 2014, our Board of Directors authorized payment of our next regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per common share, payable on December 31, 2014, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 11, 2014.

Other Financial Measures

Our current ratio, calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities, stayed consistent at 1.4 at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2015, compared to 1.4 at the end of fiscal 2014 and 1.3 at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2014.

Our debt to net earnings (loss) ratio was 1.6 at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2015, compared to 2.4 at the end of fiscal 2014, and (20.4) at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2014, driven primarily by higher net earnings in the trailing twelve months. Our non-GAAP debt to EBITDAR ratio, which includes capitalized operating lease obligations in its calculation, remained relatively consistent at 3.1 at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2015, compared to 3.3 at the end of fiscal 2014, and 3.0 at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2014.

Our non-GAAP debt to EBITDAR ratio is considered a non-GAAP financial measure and should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, the most directly comparable ratio determined in accordance with GAAP. We have included this information in our MD&A as we view the non-GAAP debt to EBITDAR ratio as an important indicator of our creditworthiness. Furthermore, we believe that our non-GAAP debt to EBITDAR ratio is important for understanding our financial position and

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provides meaningful additional information about our ability to service our long-term debt and other fixed obligations and to fund our future growth. We also believe our non-GAAP debt to EBITDAR ratio is relevant because it enables investors to compare our indebtedness to that of retailers who own, rather than lease, their stores. Our decision to own or lease real estate is based on an assessment of our financial liquidity, our capital structure, our desire to own or to lease the location, the owner’s desire to own or to lease the location, and the alternative that results in the highest return to our shareholders.

Our non-GAAP debt to EBITDAR ratio is calculated as follows:

Non-GAAP debt to EBITDAR =	Non-GAAP debt
	EBITDAR

The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure to our non-GAAP debt to EBITDAR ratio is our debt to net earnings ratio, which excludes capitalized operating lease obligations from debt in the numerator of the calculation and does not adjust net earnings in the denominator of the calculation.

The following table presents a reconciliation of our debt to net earnings (loss) ratio and our non-GAAP debt to EBITDAR ratio for continuing operations ($ in millions):

	November 1, 2014(1)		February 1, 2014(1)		November 2, 2013(1)
Debt (including current portion)	$	1,635	$	1,657	$	1,669
Capitalized operating lease obligations (8 times rental expense)(2)	7,429		7,484		7,490
Non-GAAP debt	$	9,064	$	9,141	$	9,159
Net earnings (loss) including noncontrolling interests(3)	$	1,025	$	689	$	(82	)
Goodwill impairment	—		—		822
Interest expense, net	56		53		66
Income tax (benefit) expense	13		398		506
Depreciation and amortization expense(4)	869		692		755
Rental expense	929		935		936
EBITDAR	$	2,892	$	2,767	$	3,003
Debt to net earnings (loss) ratio	1.6		2.4		(20.4		)
Non-GAAP debt to EBITDAR ratio	3.1		3.3		3.0

(1) Debt is reflected as of the balance sheet dates for each of the respective fiscal periods, while rental expense and the other components of EBITDAR represent activity for the 12 months ended as of each of the respective dates.

(2) The multiple of eight times annual rental expense in the calculation of our capitalized operating lease obligations is the multiple used for the retail sector by one of the nationally recognized credit rating agencies that rate our creditworthiness, and we consider it to be an appropriate multiple for our lease portfolio.

(3) We utilize net earnings (loss) including noncontrolling interests within our calculation; as such, net earnings and related cash flows attributable to noncontrolling interests are available to service our debt and operating lease commitments.

(4) Depreciation and amortization expense includes impairments of fixed assets, investments and intangible assets (including impairments associated with our fiscal restructuring activities) and excludes $229 million of net LCD-related legal settlements that occurred in the second quarter of fiscal 2014. Amounts include the impact of net proceeds from LCD settlements of $44 million, $16 million and $13 million reached in the first quarter of fiscal 2014, fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 and third quarter of fiscal 2013, respectively. We did not exclude LCD settlements prior to the material settlements reached in the second quarter of fiscal 2014.

Off-Balance-Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations

Our liquidity is not dependent on the use of off-balance-sheet financing arrangements other than in connection with our operating leases.

There has been no material change in our contractual obligations other than as described above and in the ordinary course of business since the end of fiscal 2014. See our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014 for additional information regarding our off-balance-sheet arrangements and contractual obligations.

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Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates

We describe our significant accounting policies in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014. We discuss our critical accounting estimates in Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014. There has been no significant change in our significant accounting policies or critical accounting estimates since the end of fiscal 2014.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Components of an Entity. The new guidance amends the definition of a discontinued operation and requires new disclosures of both discontinued operations and certain other disposals that do not meet the definition of a discontinued operation. The new guidance will be effective prospectively in the first quarter of fiscal 2016, although early adoption is permitted. We do not expect adoption of the new guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, as a new Topic, Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 606. The new guidance provides a comprehensive framework for the analysis of revenue transactions and will apply to all of our revenue streams. Based on the current effective dates, the new guidance would first apply in the first quarter of our fiscal 2018. We are currently evaluating the effect of adoption on our financial statements, and do not currently expect a material impact on our results of operations, cash flows or financial position.

Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act

Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), provide a “safe harbor” for forward-looking statements to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their companies. With the exception of historical information, the matters discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are forward-looking statements and may be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "assume," "believe," "estimate," "expect," “guidance,” "intend," "outlook," "plan," "project," and other words and terms of similar meaning. Such statements reflect our current view with respect to future market conditions, company performance and financial results, business prospects, new strategies, the competitive environment and other events. These statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the potential results discussed in such forward-looking statements. Readers should review Item 1A, Risk Factors, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014, for a description of important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Among the factors that could cause our actual results and outcomes to differ materially from those contained in such forward-looking statements are the following: macro-economic conditions, conditions in the industries and categories in which we operate, changes in consumer preferences (including shopping preferences), changes in consumer confidence, consumer spending and debt levels, online sales levels and trends, average ticket size, the mix of products and services offered for sale in our physical stores and online, credit market changes and constraints, product availability, competitive initiatives of competitors (including pricing actions and promotional activities of competitors), strategic and business decisions of our vendors (including actions that could impact product margin or supply), the impact of pricing investments and promotional activity, weather, natural or man-made disasters, attacks on our data systems, our ability to react to a disaster recovery situation, changes in law or regulations, changes in tax rates, changes in taxable income in each jurisdiction, tax audit developments and resolution of other discrete tax matters, foreign currency fluctuation, availability of suitable real estate locations, our ability to manage our property portfolio, the impact of labor markets and new product launches, the availability of qualified labor pools, our ability to retain qualified employees, failure to achieve anticipated expense and cost reductions from operational and restructuring changes, disruptions in our supply chain, the costs of procuring goods the we sell, failure to achieve anticipated revenue and profitability increases from operational and restructuring changes (including investments in our multi-channel capabilities), failure to accurately predict the duration over which we will incur costs, acquisitions and development of new businesses, divestitures of existing businesses, failure to achieve anticipated benefits of announced transactions, integration challenges relating to new ventures, and our ability to protect information relating to our customers. We caution that the foregoing list of important factors is not complete, and any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statement that we may make.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

In addition to the risks inherent in our operations, we are exposed to certain market risks, including adverse changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

We have market risk arising from changes in foreign currency exchange rates related to our International segment operations. On a limited basis, we utilize foreign exchange forward contracts to manage foreign currency exposure to certain forecast inventory purchases, recognized receivable and payable balances and our investment in our Canadian operations. Our primary objective in holding derivatives is to reduce the volatility of net earnings and cash flows, as well as net asset value associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Our foreign currency risk management strategy includes both hedging instruments and derivatives that are not designated as hedging instruments, which generally have terms of up to 12 months. The aggregate notional amount and fair value recorded on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at November 1, 2014, related to our foreign exchange forward and swap contracts outstanding from continuing operations was $217 million and $4 million, respectively. The amount recorded in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings from continuing operations related to all contracts settled and outstanding was a gain of $4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2015.

The strength of the U.S. dollar compared to the Canadian dollar, Chinese yuan and Mexican peso compared to the same period last year had a negative overall impact on our revenue as these foreign currencies translated into fewer U.S. dollars. We estimate that foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations had a negative impact on our revenue of approximately $67 million and a minimal impact on our net earnings in the third quarter of fiscal 2015.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) and Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer), to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. We have established a Disclosure Committee, consisting of certain members of management, to assist in this evaluation. The Disclosure Committee meets on a regular quarterly basis, and otherwise as needed.

Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act), at November 1, 2014. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, at November 1, 2014, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

There was no change in internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended November 1, 2014, that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

For a description of our legal proceedings, see Note 12, Contingencies, of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Item 6. Exhibits

Any agreements and other documents filed as exhibits to this report are not intended to provide factual information or other disclosure other than with respect to the terms of the agreements or other documents themselves, and should not be relied upon for that purpose. In particular, any representations and warranties made by the registrant in these agreements or other documents were made solely within the specific context of the relevant agreement or document and may not describe the actual state of affairs as of the date they were made or at any other time.

3.1	Restated Articles of Incorporation (incorporated herein by reference to the Definitive Proxy Statement filed by Best Buy Co., Inc. on May 12, 2009)
3.2	Amended and Restated By-Laws (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Best Buy Co., Inc. on September 26, 2013)
10.1	Form of Best Buy Co., Inc. Long-Term Incentive Program Award Agreement (2014)
31.1	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002(1)
32.2	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002(1)
101	The following financial information from our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the third quarter of fiscal 2015, filed with the SEC on December 5, 2014, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at November 1, 2014; February 1, 2014; and November 2, 2013, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the three and nine months ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the nine months ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, and (vi) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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⁽¹⁾  The certifications in Exhibit 32.1 and Exhibit 32.2 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liability of that section and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing or document.

Pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii) of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the registrant has not filed as exhibits to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q certain instruments with respect to long-term debt under which the amount of securities authorized does not exceed 10% of the total assets of the registrant. The registrant hereby agrees to furnish copies of all such instruments to the SEC upon request.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	BEST BUY CO., INC.
	(Registrant)
Date: December 5, 2014	By:	/s/ HUBERT JOLY
		Hubert Joly
		President and Chief Executive Officer
		(duly authorized and principal executive officer)
Date: December 5, 2014	By:	/s/ SHARON L. McCOLLAM
		Sharon L. McCollam
		Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer
		(duly authorized and principal financial officer and principal accounting officer)

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EX-10.1

Exhibit 10.1

BEST BUY CO., INC.

LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PROGRAM AWARD AGREEMENT

Award Date:

This Long-Term Incentive Program Agreement (the “Agreement”), dated the date set forth above (the “Award Date”), is between Best Buy Co., Inc., a Minnesota corporation, (“Best Buy” or the “Company”), and the employee (“you” or the “Participant”) of the Company or one of its Affiliates whose name is set forth in the Award Notification letter accompanying this Agreement (the “Award Notification”). The Award Notification is included in and made a part of this Agreement.

1. Grant of Award. In consideration of your employment with or service to a member of the Company Group, the Company hereby grants to you the award set forth in the Award Notification (the “Award”) subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Best Buy Co., Inc. 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). In the event of any conflict between this Agreement and the Plan, the Plan will govern.By your acceptance of this Award, you acknowledge receipt of a copy of the Prospectus for the Plan and your agreement to the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Agreement.

2. Options. This section applies to you if your Award includes an Option. An “Option” is a right to purchase a number of shares of common stock of the Company (“Shares”) at the price per share of Common Stock stated in the Award Notification.

(a) Term and Vesting.The Option shall expire and no longer be exercisable on the tenth anniversary the Award Date or such earlier date as provided herein (such date, the “Expiration Date”). Except as otherwise set forth herein, the Option may be exercised, in whole or in part, at any time prior to the Expiration Date, in accordance with the schedule stated in the Award Notification. In no case may the Option be exercised after the Expiration Date.

(b) Method of Exercise.The Option may be exercised by written notice to the Company (through the Plan administrator or other means specified by the Company) stating the number of Shares to be purchased. Such notice must be accompanied by payment in full of the exercise price for all Shares to be purchased by (i) cash or check, (ii) delivery of unencumbered Shares previously acquired by you having a Fair Market Value on the date of exercise that is equal to the exercise price, (iii) withholding of Shares that would otherwise be issued upon such exercise having a Fair Market Value on the date of exercise equal to the aggregate exercise price for the Shares for which the Option is being exercised or (iv) a cashless (broker-assisted) exercise that complies with all applicable laws.

3. Restricted Shares. This section applies to you if your Award includes Restricted Shares. A “RestrictedShare” is a Share issued to you on the Award Date that is subject to the restrictions set forth in this Agreement.

(a) Restrictions. Until the Restricted Shares vest, they may not be assigned, transferred (other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution), pledged or hypothecated (whether by operation of law or otherwise) or otherwise conveyed or encumbered, and shall not be subject to execution, attachment or similar process. Any attempted assignment, transfer, pledge, hypothecation or other disposition contrary to the provisions this Agreement or the Plan, or the levy of any execution, attachment or similar process upon the Restricted Shares, shall be void and unenforceable against the Company.

(b) Vesting. Except as otherwise set forth herein, so long as you remained employed by a member of the Company Group, the Restricted Shares shall vest in accordance with the schedule stated in the Award Notification.

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(c) Issuance of Restricted Shares. Unless otherwise determined by the Committee, the Company shall issue the Restricted Shares in the Participant’s name in book-entry form with legends or notations indicating the restrictions in this Agreement.

4. Performance Share Award. This section applies to you if your Award includes a Performance Share Award. A “Performance Share Award” is a commitment by the Company to issue a certain number of Shares to you provided you meet certain employment criteria and that the Company achieves certain financial performance levels. A Performance Share Award does not represent immediate ownership of Shares.

(a) Determination of Number of Shares under Performance Share Award. Thenumber of Shares issuable under your Performance Share Award (the “Performance Share Number”) will be equal to a percentage of the target number of Shares stated in your Award Notification (“Target”) determined as set forth below.

(i) Within 60 days after the end of the Performance Period, the Committee will (A) calculate the TSR for Best Buy and for each company included in the S&P 500 Index at the time of any calculation hereunder, (B) rank each such company by TSR (lowest to highest), and (C) determine the percentile rank of Best Buy’s TSR in such ranking by dividing Best Buy’s numerical position in such TSR ranking by the total number of companies included in the list, rounding to the nearest hundredth (“Relative TSR”). For example, if Best Buy were ranked 300 out of 500, its Relative TSR would be 60%.

(ii) The Performance Share Number will be equal to the percentage of the Target that is listed in the column below with the heading “Number of Shares Earned” opposite the band in the column with the heading “Performance” in which Relative TSR falls. If Relative TSRR is between Threshold TSR and Target TSR or between Target TSR and Maximum TSR, the number of Shares issuable under your Performance Share Award will be equal to a percentage interpolated on a linear basis for performance between such amounts. For example, if Best Buy's Relative TSR is 60%, then the number of Shares issuable under your Performance Share Award would be 125% of your Target. The Performance Share Number will be rounded to the nearest whole number.

Performance	Number of Shares Earned
Relative TSR less than 30% (“Threshold TSR”)	0
Relative TSR 30% or greater but less than 50%	50%-99% of Target
Relative TSR 50% (“Target TSR”) or greater but less than 70%	100%-149% of Target
Relative TSR Greater than 70% (“Maximum TSR”)	150% of Target
The number of performance shares earned will be interpolated on a linear basis for performance between Threshold and Target and between Target and Maximum.

(iii) Certain Definitions.

(A) “Beginning Price” means, with respect to any one company, the average closing price of one share of common stock during the calendar month immediately preceding the Performance Period.

(B) “Ending Price” means, with respect to any one company, the average closing price of one share of common stock during the last calendar month of the Performance Period.

(C) “Performance Period” means the performance period stated in the Award Notification.

(D) “TSR” means, with respect to any one company, the price appreciation of one share of common stock as measured from the Beginning Price to the Ending Price, assuming all dividends and other distributions made on such share are reinvested, expressed as a percentage.

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(b) Change of Control. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, in the event of a Change of Control prior the end of the Performance Period, the Committee will determine Relative TSR as if the Performance Period ended on the date of such Change of Control, and the Performance Share Number will be equal to the greater of (i) the number determined pursuant to Section 4(a)(ii) above and (ii) the Target.

(c) Performance Share Number Not Guaranteed. If Relative TSR is less than 30% your Performance Share Number will be 0 and there will be no Shares issued under your Performance Share Award. The Committee shall have sole discretion to determine Relative TSR.

(d) Issuance of Shares. Any Shares issuable to you under your Performance Share Award will be issued within 60 days after the Committee’s determination of Relative TSR; provided, however, that in the event of a Change of Control, any Shares issuable under your Performance Share Award shall be issued within 60 days of the end of the Performance Period, and the Company’s obligation to issue such Shares is subject to Section 5 of this Agreement.

5. Effect of Termination of Employment. Your employment with the Company Group may be terminated by your employer at any time for any reason (with or without advance notice). This section provides the effect on your Award of different types of termination of employment.

(a) QualifiedRetirement. In the event of your Qualified Retirement:

(i) Options. If your Award includes an Option, the Option will continue to vest in accordance with the vesting schedule set forth above. You will have until the later of (A) three years from the date of your Qualified Retirement and (B) the last scheduled vesting date to exercise the entire Option; provided, however, that in no event shall the Option be exercisable after the Expiration Date. Any portion of the Option unexercised at the end of this period will be forfeited.

(ii) Restricted Shares. If your Award includes Restricted Shares, such Restricted Shares will continue to vest in accordance with the vesting schedule set forth above.

(iii) Performance Shares. If your Award includes Performance Shares and in the event of your Qualified Retirement prior to the end of the Performance Period, if Relative TSR is greater than Threshold TSR (as determined after the end of the Performance Period), you will be entitled to a prorated Performance Share Award determined by multiplying the Performance Share Number calculated as if you were employed by a member of the Company Group on the last day of the Performance Period by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days during the Performance Period you were so employed, and the denominator of which is the number of days in the Performance Period.

(b) Death or Disability. In the event of your death or employment termination due to Disability:

(i) Options. If your Award includes an Option, any then unvested portion of the Option will vest and become exercisable as of the date of death or, in the case of Disability, as of the date of employment termination. In the event of your death, the representative of your estate or your heirs will have until the earlier of (A) one year from the date of your death and (B) the Expiration Date of the Option, to exercise the Option. In the event you become Disabled while employed with the Company Group and must therefore terminate your employment, you will have until the earlier of (X) one year from the date of your employment termination and (Y) the Expiration Date of the Option, to exercise the Option.

(ii) Restricted Shares. If your Award includes Restricted Shares, any then unvested Restricted Shares will vest as of the date of death or, in the case of Disability, employment termination.

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(iii) Performance Share Award. If your Award includes a Performance Share Award and in the event of your death or employment termination due to Disability prior to the end of the Performance Period, if Relative TSR is greater than Threshold TSR (as determined as of the date of termination of employment), you or the representative of your estate or your heirs, as applicable, will be entitled to a prorated Performance Share Award determined by multiplying the Performance Share Number calculated as of the date of termination of employment multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days during the Performance Period you were employed, and the denominator of which is the number of days in the Performance Period.

(c) InvoluntaryTermination Without Cause. If your employment is Involuntarily Terminated Without Cause:

(i) Options. If your Award includes an Option, you will have 60 days from the date of termination of your employment to exercise the portion of the Option vested as of your termination date, and any portion of the Option then unvested will be forfeited; provided, however, that if your employment is Involuntarily Terminated Without Cause within 12 months following a Change of Control, any then unvested portion of the Option will vest and become exercisable during the period ending 60 days from the date of termination of your employment. In no event, however, may the Option be exercised after its Expiration Date.

(ii) Restricted Shares. If your Award includes Restricted Shares, you will forfeit any then unvested Restricted Shares.

(iii) Performance Share Award. If your Award includes a Performance Share Award and your employment is Involuntarily Terminated Without Cause prior to the end of the Performance Period, and if Relative TSR is greater than Threshold TSR (as determined after the end of the Performance Period), you will be entitled to a prorated Performance Share Award determined by multiplying the Performance Share Number calculated as if you were employed by a member of the Company Group on the last day of the Performance Period multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days during the Performance Period you were employed, and the denominator of which is the number of days in the Performance Period.

(d) Voluntary Termination. If you voluntarily terminate your employment with the Company Group for any reason:

(i) Options. If your Award includes an Option, you will have 60 days from the date of termination of your employment to exercise the Option, to the extent the Option had become vested as of your termination date. Any then unvested portion of the Option will be forfeited. In no event, however, may the Option be exercised after its Expiration Date.

(ii) Restricted Shares. If your Award includes Restricted Shares, you will forfeit any then unvested Restricted Shares.

(iii) Performance Share Award. If your Award includes a Performance Share Award, you will forfeit your entire Performance Share Award.

(e) Termination for Cause. If your employment is terminated by any member of the Company Group for any reason at a time when any member of the Company Group is entitled to terminate your employment for Cause:

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(i) Options. If your Award includes an Option, any then unvested portion of the Option will be forfeited, and the Option may not be exercised after termination of your employment.

(ii) Restricted Shares. If your Award includes Restricted Shares, any then unvested Restricted Shares will be forfeited.

(iii) Performance Share Award.If your Award includes a Performance Share Award and your employment is terminated by any member of the Company Group for any reason at a time when any member of the Company Group is entitled to terminate your employment for Cause prior to the end of the Performance Period, you will forfeit your entire Performance Share Award.

6. Restrictive Covenants and Remedies. By accepting the Award, you specifically agree to the restrictive covenants contained in this Section 6 (the “Restrictive Covenants”) and you agree that the Restrictive Covenants and the remedies described herein are reasonable and necessary to protect the legitimate interests of the Company Group. Sections 6(b) and 6(c) apply to you only if you are an officer of the Company. Further, if you are an attorney, the Restrictive Covenants apply to you only to the extent they are consistent with the rules of professional conduct applicable to you (for example, Minnesota Rule of Professional Conduct 5.6).

(a) Confidentiality. In consideration of the Award, you acknowledge that the Company Group operates in a competitive environment and has a substantial interest in protecting its Confidential Information, and you agree, during your employment with the Company Group and thereafter, to maintain the confidentiality of the Company Group’s Confidential Information and to use such Confidential Information for the exclusive benefit of the Company Group.

(b) Competitive Activity. During your employment with the Company Group and for one year following the later of (i) termination of your employment for any reason whatsoever or (ii) the last scheduled vesting date for your Award, you shall not compete, directly or indirectly, through an Affiliate or otherwise, in any manner or capacity (including, without limitation, through any form of ownership or as a principal, agent, partner, officer, director, employee, advisor or consultant) with the Company Group, for your benefit or for the benefit of any other Person other than the Company Group anywhere in the world. In the event that any portion of this Section 6(b) shall be determined by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable because it is unreasonably restrictive in any respect, it shall be interpreted to extend over the maximum period of time for which it reasonably may be enforced and to the maximum extent for which it reasonably may be enforced in all other respects, and enforced as so interpreted, all as determined by such court in such action. You acknowledge the uncertainty of the law in this respect and expressly stipulate that this Agreement is to be given the construction that renders its provisions valid and enforceable to the maximum extent (not exceeding its express terms) possible under applicable law. Ownership of less than 1% of the outstanding capital stock of any corporation listed on a national securities exchange will not constitute a breach of this Section 6(b).

(c) Non-Solicitation. During your employment and for one year following the later of (i) termination of your employment for any reason whatsoever or (ii) the last scheduled award vesting date, you shall not:

(a) induce or attempt to induce any employee of the Company Group to leave the employ of Company Group, or in any way interfere adversely with the relationship between any such employee and Company Group;

(b) induce or attempt to induce any employee of Company Group to work for, render services to, provide advice to, or supply Confidential Information of Company Group to any third Person;

(c) employ, or otherwise pay for services rendered by, any employee of Company Group in any business enterprise with which you may be associated, connected or affiliated;

(d) induce or attempt to induce any customer, supplier, licensee, licensor or other business relation of Company Group to cease doing business with Company Group, or in any way interfere with the

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then existing business relationship between any such customer, supplier, licensee, licensor or other business relation and Company Group; or

(e) assist, solicit, or encourage any other Person, directly or indirectly, in carrying out any activity set forth above that would be prohibited by any of the provisions of this Agreement if such activity were carried out by you. In particular, you will not, directly or indirectly, induce any employee of Company Group to carry out any such activity.

(d) Partial Invalidity. If any portion of this Section 6 is determined by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable in any respect, it shall be interpreted to be valid to the maximum extent for which it reasonably may be enforced, and enforced as so interpreted, all as determined by such court in such action. You acknowledge the uncertainty of the law in this respect and expressly stipulate that this Agreement is to be given the construction that renders its provisions valid and enforceable to the maximum extent (not exceeding its express terms) possible under applicable law.

(e) Remedy for Breach. You agree that a breach of any of the Restrictive Covenants would cause material and irreparable harm to the Company Group that would be difficult or impossible to measure, and that monetary damages for any such harm would, therefore, be an inadequate remedy. Accordingly, you agree that if you breach any Restrictive Covenant, the Company Group shall be entitled, in addition to and without limitation upon all other remedies the Company Group may have under this Agreement, at law or otherwise, to obtain injunctive or other appropriate equitable relief, without bond or other security, to restrain any such breach. Such equitable relief in any court shall be available to the Company Group in lieu of, or prior to or pending determination in any arbitration proceeding. You further agree that the duration of the Restrictive Covenant shall be extended by the same amount of time that you are in breach of any Restrictive Covenant.

(f) Claw Back & Recovery.

(i) In the event (i) you breach any of the Restrictive Covenants, (ii) you engage in conduct materially adverse to the interests of the Company, including any material violations of any Company policy, (iii) you engage in intentional misconduct that caused or contributed to the restatement of any financial statements of the Company, (iv) you materially violate the terms of any agreement to which you and a member of the Company Group is a party or (v) you engage in a criminal act, fraud, or violation of any securities laws, then notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the Company, in its sole discretion, may take one or more of the following actions with respect to your Award (and shall, in any event, take all action required by applicable law):

(A) cause the immediate forfeiture any of your then unexercised portion of any Option included in your Award, any unvested Restricted Shares included in your Award, and any Performance Share Award included in your Award;

(B) require you to immediately return to the Company any Shares issued upon exercise of any Option included in your Award, and any Shares in your Award that were previously Restricted Shares and any Shares issued under any Performance Share Award that, in each case, are still under your control; and

(C) require you to promptly pay to the Company an amount equal to the fair market value of all Shares included in your Award that are no longer under your control (as measured on the exercise date of any such Option, the vesting date of any such formerly Restricted Shares, and the date of issuance of any Shares issued under any such Performance Share Award, as applicable).

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(ii) The Committee shall have sole discretion to determine what constitutes the conduct described in Section 6(f)(i) above.

(iii) In addition to the Company’s rights set forth above, you agree your Award and the value of any portion of your Award no longer under your control, shall be subject to recovery by the Company in accordance with and to the maximum extent required under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

(g) Right of Set Off.By accepting the Award, you agree that any member of the Company Group may set off any amount owed to you (including wages or other compensation, fringe benefits or vacation pay) against any amounts you owe under this Section 6.

7. General Terms and Conditions.

(a) Rights as a Stockholder.

(i) Options. You will have no rights as a stockholder with respect to any Shares issuable upon exercise of an Option, nor have any rights to dividends or other rights as a shareholder with respect to any such Shares, until you have actually received such Shares following the exercise of the Option in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the Plan.

(ii) Restricted Shares. Upon the issuance of Restricted Shares, you shall be entitled to exercise the rights of a stockholder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you will not have the right to vote any Restricted Shares during the time period such Restricted Shares are subject to the restrictions in Section 3(a) (the “Restricted Period”), and you will not have any right to any dividends paid on Restricted Shares during the Restricted Period.

(iii) Performance Share Awards. You will have no rights as a stockholder with respect to any Shares issuable under a Performance Share Award until you have actually received such Shares in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the Plan.

(b) Transferability.

(i) Options. Options may not be assigned, transferred (other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution), pledged or hypothecated (whether by operation of law or otherwise) or otherwise conveyed or encumbered, and shall not be subject to execution, attachment or similar process. Any attempted assignment, transfer, pledge, hypothecation or other disposition of the Option contrary to the provisions of this Agreement or the Plan, or the levy of any execution, attachment or similar process upon the Option, shall be void and unenforceable against the Company.

(ii) Restricted Shares. Restricted Shares are subject to the restrictions set forth in Section 3(a) of this Agreement.

(iii) Performance Share Awards. Performance Share Awards may not be assigned, transferred (other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution), pledged or hypothecated (whether by operation of law or otherwise) or otherwise conveyed or encumbered, and shall not be subject to execution, attachment or similar process. Any attempted assignment, transfer, pledge, hypothecation or other disposition of a Performance Share Award contrary to the provisions of this Agreement or the Plan, or the levy of any execution, attachment or similar process upon a Performance Share Award, shall be void and unenforceable against the Company.

(c) No Right to Continued Employment. This Agreement does not guarantee your continued employment nor alter the right of any member of the Company Group to terminate your employment at any time.

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(d) Participant’s Acknowledgements.

(i) Committee’s Sole Discretion. The Committee has sole discretion to make decisions regarding your Award, and to interpret all terms of this Agreement. You agree that all decisions regarding and interpretations of this Agreement by the Committee are binding, conclusive, final and non-appealable.

(ii) Taxes.

(A) Options. Any Options included in your Award are Non-Qualified Stock Options not eligible for treatment as qualified or incentive stock option for federal income tax purposes. Prior to exercising any Option, you will pay or make adequate arrangements satisfactory to the Company to satisfy all applicable taxes.  You authorize the Company, or its agents, to satisfy its obligations with regard to all taxes by withholding in shares of the Company common stock to be issued at exercise of the Option (not to exceed the minimum rate required under applicable law). In lieu of the foregoing, prior to any such exercise, you may elect such other methods to satisfy such obligations acceptable to the Company.

(B) Restricted Shares. You are liable for any for any federal, state and other taxes incurred upon the vesting of any Restricted Shares, and any subsequent disposition of any previously Restricted Shares. Upon vesting of any Restricted Shares, you authorize the Company, or its agents, to satisfy its obligations with regard to all taxes by withholding from such Shares a number of Shares having a Fair Market Value equal to the amount of all taxes required to be withheld by the Company (not to exceed the minimum rate required under applicable law). In lieu of the foregoing, prior to any such vesting date, you may elect such other methods to satisfy such obligations acceptable to the Company.

(C) Performance Share Award. Upon such issuance, you authorize the Company, or its agents, to satisfy its obligations with regard to all taxes by withholding from such Shares a number of Shares having a Fair Market Value equal to the amount of all taxes required to be withheld by the Company (not to exceed the minimum rate required under applicable law). In lieu of the foregoing, prior to any such issuance, you may elect such other methods to satisfy such obligations acceptable to the Company.

(iii) Section 83(b) Election. If your Award includes Restricted Shares, you acknowledge that you may file an election pursuant to Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code to be taxed currently on the fair market value of any Restricted Shares of Restricted Stock, provided that such election must be filed with the Internal Revenue Service no later than 30 days after the grant of such Restricted Shares. You agree to seek the advice of your own tax advisors as to the advisability of making such a Section 83(b) election, the potential consequences of making such an election, the requirements for making such an election, and the other tax consequences of the Restricted Shares under federal, state, and any other laws that may be applicable.

(iv) Consultation With Professional Tax Advisors. You acknowledge that the grant, exercise, vesting or any payment with respect to the Award, and the sale or other taxable disposition of the Shares acquired as a result of the Award may have tax consequences under federal, state, local or international tax laws. You further acknowledge that you are relying solely on your own professional tax and investment advisors with respect to any and all such matters (and are not relying, in any manner, on the Company or any of its employees or representatives). You understand and agree that any and all tax consequences resulting from the Award and its grant, exercise, vesting or any payment with respect thereto, and the sale or other taxable disposition of the Shares acquired pursuant to the

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Plan, are solely your responsibility without any expectation or understanding that the Company or any of its employees or representatives will pay or reimburse you for such taxes.

(a) Severability. In the event that any provision in the Plan or this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable or would disqualify the Plan or this Agreement under any law, the invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision shall be construed or deemed amended to conform to applicable laws, or if it cannot be so construed or deemed amended without, in the determination of the Committee, materially altering the purpose or intent of the Plan or this Agreement, such provision shall be stricken as to the applicable jurisdiction or Shares, and the remainder of the Plan or this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

(b) Governing Law, Jurisdiction and Venue. The laws of Minnesota, without regard to the conflict of law provisions, shall apply to all questions concerning this Agreement. You and the Company agree that the state and federal courts located in the State of Minnesota shall have personal jurisdiction over the parties to this Agreement, and that the sole venues to adjudicate any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be the District Courts of Hennepin County, State of Minnesota and the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota; and each party waives any argument that any other forum would be more convenient or proper.

(c) Costs of Enforcement. In addition to any other remedy to which any member of the Company Group is entitled under this Agreement, you agree that the Company Group shall be entitled to recover from you any costs, expenses (including reasonable legal fees) or disbursements reasonably incurred by the Company Group to enforce any provision of this Agreement, or to otherwise defend itself from any claim brought by you or any of your beneficiaries against any member of the Company Group under any provision of this Agreement.

8. Definitions.Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Agreement are defined in the Plan or, if not defined therein, will have the following meanings:

(a) "Beneficial Owner" will have the meaning defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or any successor provision.

(b) “Board” means the Board of Directors of Best Buy Co., Inc.

(c) “Cause” for termination of your employment with the Company Group shall, solely for purposes of this Agreement, is deemed to exist if you:

(i) are charged with, convicted of or enter a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to: (a) a felony, (b) any crime involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, breach of trust or unethical business conduct, or (c) any crime involving the business of the Company Group;

(ii) in the performance of your duties for the Company Group or otherwise to the detriment of the Company Group, engage in: (a) dishonesty that is harmful to the Company Group, monetarily or otherwise, (b) willful or gross misconduct, (c) willful or gross neglect, (d) fraud, (e) misappropriation, (f) embezzlement, or (g) theft;

(iii) disobey the directions of the Board, or any individual or individuals the Board authorizes to act on its or their behalf, acting within the scope of its or their authority;

(iv) fail to comply with the policies or practices of the Company Group;

(v) fail to devote substantially all of your business time and effort to the Company Group;

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(vi) are adjudicated in any civil suit, or acknowledge in writing in any agreement or stipulation, to have committed any theft, embezzlement, fraud, or other act of dishonesty involving any other Person;

(vii) are determined, in the sole judgment of the Board or any individual or individuals the Board authorizes to act on its or their behalf, to have engaged in a pattern of poor performance;

(viii) are determined, in the sole judgment of the Board or any individual or individuals the Board authorizes to act on its or their behalf, to have willfully engaged in conduct that is harmful to the Company Group, monetarily or otherwise;

(ix) breach any provision of this Agreement or any other agreement between you and any member of the Company Group; or

(x) engage in any activity intended to benefit any entity at the expense of the Company Group or intended to benefit any competitor of the Company Group.

All determinations and other decisions relating to Cause (as defined above) for termination of your employment shall be within the sole discretion of the Board or any individual or individuals the Board authorizes to act on its behalf; and shall be final, conclusive and binding upon you. In the event that there exists Cause (as defined above) for termination of your employment, the Company may terminate this Agreement immediately, upon written notification of such termination for Cause, given to you by the Board or any individual or individuals the Board authorizes to act on its behalf. The use of this definition solely for purposes of this Agreement does not change your at will employment status.

(d) “Change of Control” means:

(i) the consummation of any transaction in which any Person or Group, other than a member or members of the Company Group or any trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan or plans of a member of the Company Group, becomes the Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing 50% or more of the voting power of the Company's securities other than any such transaction in which the security holders of the Company immediately prior to such transaction Beneficially Own, immediately following such transaction, securities representing 50% or more of the voting power of the Company’s securities in substantially the same proportions as their ownership immediately prior to such transaction;

(ii) individuals who at the Award Date constitute the Board and any new director (other than a director whose initial assumption of office is in connection with an actual or threatened election contest, including but not limited to a consent solicitation, relating to the election of directors of the Company) whose appointment or election by the Board or nomination for election by the Company's shareholders was approved or recommended by a vote of at least 2/3 of the directors then still in office who either were directors at the Award Date or whose appointment, election or nomination for election was previously so approved or recommended, cease for any reason to constitute a majority thereof;

(iii) there is consummated a merger or consolidation of the Company with any other entity, other than (a) a merger or consolidation in which the Beneficial Owners of securities of the Company outstanding immediately prior thereto representing 50% or more of the voting power of the Company’s securities Beneficially Own, in combination with the ownership of any trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan of a member of the Company Group (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity or any parent thereof), at least 50% of the combined voting power of the voting securities of the Company or such surviving entity or parent thereof outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation in substantially the same proportions as their Beneficial Ownership immediately prior to such transaction, or (b) a merger or consolidation effected to implement a recapitalization of the Company (or similar

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transaction) in which no Person is or becomes the Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing 50% or more of the combined voting power of the Company's then outstanding securities;

(iv) the consummation of any transaction or series of related transactions in which all or substantially all the Company's assets are sold or otherwise transferred, other than any sale or transfer to a Person or Group, at least 50% of the combined voting power of the voting securities of which are Beneficially Owned by shareholders of the Company in substantially the same proportions as such shareholders’ Beneficial Ownership of voting securities of the Company; or

(v) approval by the shareholders of a definitive agreement or plan to liquidate or dissolve the Company.

The Board shall determine in its sole discretion that a Change of Control of the Company has occurred.

(e) “Company Group” means, collectively, Best Buy Co., Inc. and its subsidiaries.

(f) “Committee” means the Compensation and Human Resources Committee of the Board of Directors of Best Buy Co., Inc.

(g) “Confidential Information” means all “Confidential Information” as that term is defined in Best Buy’s Confidentiality Policy, and includes, without limitation, any and all information in whatever form, whether written, electronically stored, orally transmitted or memorized relating to trade secrets, customer lists, records and other information regarding customers, price lists and pricing policies, financial information, records, ledgers and information, purchase orders, agreements and related data, business development and strategic plans, products and technologies, product tests, manufacturing costs, product or service pricing, sales and marketing plans, research and development plans, personnel and employment records, files, data and policies (regardless of whether the information pertains to you or other employees of the Company Group), tax information, business and sales methods and operations, business correspondence, memoranda and other records, inventions, improvements and discoveries, processes and methods, business operations and related data formulae, computer records and related data, know-how, research and development, trademark, technology, technical information, copyrighted material, and any other confidential or proprietary data and information which you encounter during employment, all of which are held, possessed and/or owned by the Company Group and all of which are used in the operations and business of the Company Group. Confidential Information does not include information which is or becomes generally known within the Company Group’s industry through no act or omission by you.

(h) “Disability” means your disability that has caused you to either (i) have qualified for long term disability payments under the Company's long term disability plan; or (ii) to have been unable to perform the essential functions of your position (with or without reasonable accommodation) with any Company Group member for at least 6 consecutive months.

(i) “Group” shall have the meaning as such term has under Section 13d-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or any successor provision.

(j) “Involuntarily Terminated Without Cause” means (i) your employment is terminated by your employer at a time when your employer is not entitled to terminate your employment for Cause and (ii) in the event the entity that employs you is a direct or indirect a subsidiary or other Affiliate of the Company (the “EmployingEntity”), any transaction in which securities representing more than 50% of the voting power of the Employing Entity becoming Beneficially Owned by any Person or Persons other than the Company or one of its subsidiaries, whether via a transfer of such securities to such Person or Persons or via merger, consolidation or otherwise.

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(k) "Qualified Retirement" means any termination of your employment with the Company Group that occurs on or after your 60th birthday, at a time when no member of the Company Group is entitled to discharge you for Cause, so long as you have served the Company Group continuously for at least the five-year period immediately preceding that termination.

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

RULES 13a-14(a) AND 15d-14(a) UNDER THE SECURITIES

EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Hubert Joly, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Best Buy Co., Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: December 5, 2014	/s/ HUBERT JOLY
	Hubert Joly
	President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

RULES 13a-14(a) AND 15d-14(a) UNDER THE SECURITIES

EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Sharon L. McCollam, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Best Buy Co., Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: December 5, 2014	/s/ SHARON L. McCOLLAM
	Sharon L. McCollam
	Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350 (adopted pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002), I, the undersigned President and Chief Executive Officer of Best Buy Co., Inc. (the “Company”), hereby certify that the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarterly period ended November 1, 2014 (the “Report”), fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and that information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

Date: December 5, 2014	/s/ HUBERT JOLY
	Hubert Joly
	President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350 (adopted pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002), I, the undersigned Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Best Buy Co., Inc. (the “Company”), hereby certify that the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarterly period ended November 1, 2014 (the “Report”), fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and that information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

Date: December 5, 2014	/s/ SHARON L. McCOLLAM
	Sharon L. McCollam
	Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer

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Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 74	$ 53	$ 495	$ 31		$ 91	$ 80			$ 263													$ 74	$ 53	$ 495	$ 0	$ 0			$ 263													$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 31	$ 91	$ 80			$ 0													$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0			$ 0
Short-term investments					97			381	100																			0	0																				381	100																			0	0
Other Current Assets, Fair Value Disclosure																			4	2																			0	0																				4	2																			0	0
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure											9	9	9	9	10	97	96	94													0	0	0	9	10	97	96	94														0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0													9	9	9	0	0	0	0	0
Liabilities
Foreign currency derivative instruments																					5	2																			0	0																				5	2																			0	0
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales																																																																																				$ (7)	$ (12)

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2014

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill, by Segment

The changes in the carrying values of goodwill and indefinite-lived tradenames by segment were as follows in the nine months ended November 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013 ($ in millions):

	Goodwill						Indefinite-lived Tradenames
	Domestic		International		Total		Domestic		International			Total
Balances at February 1, 2014	$	425	$	—	$	425	$	19	$	82		$	101
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates	—		—		—		—		(2		)	(2		)
Balances at November 1, 2014	$	425	$	—	$	425	$	19	$	80		$	99

	Goodwill						Indefinite-lived Tradenames
	Domestic		International		Total		Domestic		International			Total
Balances at February 2, 2013	$	528	$	—	$	528	$	19	$	112		$	131
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates	—		—		—		—		(2		)	(2		)
Sale of Best Buy Europe	—		—		—		—		(22		)	(22		)
Impairments	—		—		—		—		(4		)	(4		)
Balances at November 2, 2013	$	528	$	—	$	528	$	19	$	84		$	103

Schedule of Gross Amount of Goodwill and Accumulated Goodwill Impairment Losses

The following table provides the gross carrying amount of goodwill and cumulative goodwill impairment losses ($ in millions):

	November 1, 2014					February 1, 2014					November 2, 2013
	Gross Carrying Amount(1)		Cumulative Impairment(1)			Gross Carrying Amount(1)		Cumulative Impairment(1)			Gross Carrying Amount		Cumulative Impairment
Goodwill	$	1,308	$	(883	)	$	1,308	$	(883	)	$	1,412	$	(884	)

(1) Excludes the gross carrying amount and cumulative impairment related to mindSHIFT goodwill, which was sold during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014.

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Derivative Instruments (Details) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013 GBP (£)	Nov. 01, 2014 USD ($)	Nov. 02, 2013 USD ($)	Nov. 01, 2014 Operating Expense [Member] Continuing Operations [Member] USD ($)	Nov. 02, 2013 Operating Expense [Member] Continuing Operations [Member] USD ($)	Nov. 01, 2014 Operating Expense [Member] Continuing Operations [Member] USD ($)	Nov. 02, 2013 Operating Expense [Member] Continuing Operations [Member] USD ($)	Nov. 02, 2013 Operating Expense [Member] Discontinued Operations [Member] USD ($)	Nov. 02, 2013 Operating Expense [Member] Discontinued Operations [Member] USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2009 Best Buy Europe [Member]	Nov. 01, 2014 Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] Continuing Operations [Member] USD ($)	Nov. 01, 2014 Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Continuing Operations [Member] USD ($)	Nov. 01, 2014 Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Continuing Operations [Member] USD ($)	Feb. 01, 2014 Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Continuing Operations [Member] USD ($)	Nov. 02, 2013 Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Continuing Operations [Member] USD ($)	Nov. 02, 2013 Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Discontinued Operations [Member] GBP (£)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Contract term												12 months	12 months
Notional Amount												$ 106	$ 111	$ 157	$ 138	£ 455
Unrealized Gain on Foreign Currency Derivatives, before Tax											1
Gain (loss) on foreign currency derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments				4	(3)	0	3	0	(2)
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired										50.00%
Proceeds from divestiture of businesses	£ 471	$ 38	$ 67

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Restructuring Charges - Fiscal 2013 U.S. (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended									3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended				33 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	33 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	33 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		33 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014 Continuing Operations [Member]	Nov. 02, 2013 Continuing Operations [Member]	Nov. 02, 2013 Restructuring Program 2013 U.S. [Member]	Nov. 02, 2013 Restructuring Program 2013 U.S. [Member] Termination benefits [Member]	Nov. 01, 2014 Restructuring Program 2013 U.S. [Member] Facility closure and other costs [Member]	Nov. 02, 2013 Restructuring Program 2013 U.S. [Member] Facility closure and other costs [Member]		May 05, 2012 Restructuring Program 2013 U.S. [Member] Domestic [Member] store	Nov. 01, 2014 Restructuring Program 2013 U.S. [Member] Continuing Operations [Member]	Nov. 02, 2013 Restructuring Program 2013 U.S. [Member] Continuing Operations [Member]	Nov. 01, 2014 Restructuring Program 2013 U.S. [Member] Continuing Operations [Member] Domestic [Member]	Nov. 02, 2013 Restructuring Program 2013 U.S. [Member] Continuing Operations [Member] Domestic [Member]	Nov. 01, 2014 Restructuring Program 2013 U.S. [Member] Continuing Operations [Member] Domestic [Member]	Nov. 02, 2013 Restructuring Program 2013 U.S. [Member] Continuing Operations [Member] Domestic [Member] Property and equipment impairments [Member]	Nov. 01, 2014 Restructuring Program 2013 U.S. [Member] Continuing Operations [Member] Domestic [Member] Property and equipment impairments [Member]	Nov. 02, 2013 Restructuring Program 2013 U.S. [Member] Continuing Operations [Member] Domestic [Member] Termination benefits [Member]	Nov. 01, 2014 Restructuring Program 2013 U.S. [Member] Continuing Operations [Member] Domestic [Member] Termination benefits [Member]	Nov. 01, 2014 Restructuring Program 2013 U.S. [Member] Continuing Operations [Member] Domestic [Member] Facility closure and other costs [Member]	Nov. 02, 2013 Restructuring Program 2013 U.S. [Member] Continuing Operations [Member] Domestic [Member] Facility closure and other costs [Member]	Nov. 01, 2014 Restructuring Program 2013 U.S. [Member] Continuing Operations [Member] Domestic [Member] Facility closure and other costs [Member]	Nov. 01, 2014 Restructuring Program 2013 U.S. [Member] Continuing Operations [Member] Domestic [Member] Property and equipment impairments [Member]	Nov. 01, 2014 Restructuring Program 2013 U.S. [Member] Continuing Operations [Member] Domestic [Member] Termination benefits [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges, Operating Income Impact																							$ 0	$ 0
Number of stores to be closed										49
Cumulative Amount															245		29		77			139
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, balance at the beginning of the period					117	4	58	113
Charges	17	144	17	44	3	0	2	3			(6)	(8)	(6)	(8)		0		0		(6)	(8)
Cash payments					(41)	(2)	(16)	(39)
Adjustments					(15)	(2)	(6)	(13)	[1]
Restructuring reserve, balance at the end of the period					$ 64	$ 0	$ 38	$ 64

[1] (1)Adjustments to facility closure and other costs represent reductions in our remaining lease obligations.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014 USD ($)	Nov. 02, 2013 USD ($)
Operating activities
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	$ 715	$ 229
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings including noncontrolling interests to total cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	484	537
Amortization of definite-lived intangible assets	0	13
Restructuring charges	17	144
(Gain) loss on sale of business, net	(1)	123
Stock-based compensation	63	70
Deferred income taxes	(381)	(3)
Other, net	4	6
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables	237	208
Merchandise inventories	(1,541)	(974)
Other assets	14	(102)
Accounts payable	1,526	465
Other liabilities	(263)	(347)
Income taxes	(100)	(45)
Total cash provided by operating activities	774	324
Investing activities
Additions to property and equipment	(425)	(422)
Purchases of investments	(2,067)	(5)
Sales of investments	1,084	49
Proceeds from sale of business, net of cash transferred upon sale	38	67
Change in restricted assets	25	(3)
Other, net	3	(1)
Total cash used in investing activities	(1,342)	(315)
Financing activities
Borrowings of debt	0	2,414
Repayments of debt	(19)	(2,027)
Dividends paid	(185)	(174)
Issuance of common stock	27	147
Other, net	2	(1)
Total cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(175)	359
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(6)	(24)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(749)	344
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	2,678	1,826
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 1,929	$ 2,170

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Earnings per Share (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Numerator
Net earnings from continuing operations	$ 107	$ 44	$ 714	$ 378
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	(1)	(1)	(1)
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Best Buy Co., Inc.	$ 107	$ 43	$ 713	$ 377
Denominator
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares)	350.1	342.8	349.0	340.7
Effect of potentially dilutive securities:
Nonvested share awards (in shares)	3.9	6.1	3.5	4.6
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution (in shares)	354.0	348.9	352.5	345.3
Net earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Best Buy Co., Inc.
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.30	$ 0.13	$ 2.05	$ 1.11
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.30	$ 0.12	$ 2.02	$ 1.09
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share	11.6	12.6	13.8	16.4

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Comprehensive Income (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following tables provide a reconciliation of the components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, attributable to Best Buy Co., Inc. for the three and nine months ended November 1, 2014, and the three and nine months ended November 2, 2013, respectively ($ in millions).

	Foreign Currency Translation			Available-For-Sale Investments			Total
Balances at August 2, 2014	$	488		$	6		494
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(25		)	—			(25		)
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale investments	—			(1		)	(1		)
Balances at November 1, 2014	$	463		$	5		$	468
	Foreign Currency Translation			Available-For-Sale Investments			Total
Balances at February 1, 2014	$	485		$	7		$	492
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(22		)	—			(22		)
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale investments	—			(2		)	(2		)
Balances at November 1, 2014	$	463		$	5		$	468

	Foreign Currency Translation			Available-For-Sale Investments		Total
Balances at August 3, 2013	$	528		$	1	$	529
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(2		)	—		(2		)
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale investments	—			1		1
Balances at November 2, 2013	$	526		$	2	$	528

	Foreign Currency Translation			Available-For-Sale Investments			Total
Balances at February 2, 2013	$	113		$	(1	)	$	112
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(95		)	—			(95		)
Reclassification of foreign currency translation adjustments into earnings due to sale of business	508			—			508
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale investments	—			2			2
Reclassification of losses on available-for-sale investments into earnings	—			1			1
Balances at November 2, 2013	$	526		$	2		$	528

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Earnings per Share (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share

The following table presents a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Best Buy Co., Inc. ($ and shares in millions):

	Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
	November 1, 2014		November 2, 2013			November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
Numerator
Net earnings from continuing operations	$	107	$	44		$	714		$	378
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		(1		)	(1		)	(1		)
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Best Buy Co., Inc.	$	107	$	43		$	713		$	377
Denominator
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	350.1		342.8			349.0			340.7
Effect of potentially dilutive securities:
Nonvested share awards	3.9		6.1			3.5			4.6
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution	354.0		348.9			352.5			345.3
Net earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Best Buy Co., Inc.
Basic	$	0.30	$	0.13		$	2.05		$	1.11
Diluted	$	0.30	$	0.12		$	2.02		$	1.09

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Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Increase (Decrease) in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Roll Forward]
Foreign Currency Translation, Beginning Balance	$ 488
Available-For-Sale Investments, Beginning Balance	6
Total, Beginning Balance			492
Reclassification of foreign currency translation adjustments into earnings due to sale of business	0	0	0	654
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments	(1)	1	(2)	1
Reclassification of losses on available-for-sale investments into earnings	0	0	0	2
Total, Ending Balance	468	528	468	528
Best Buy Co., Inc. [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Roll Forward]
Foreign Currency Translation, Beginning Balance		528	485	113
Available-For-Sale Investments, Beginning Balance		1	7	(1)
Total, Beginning Balance		529	492	112
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(25)	(2)	(22)	(95)
Reclassification of foreign currency translation adjustments into earnings due to sale of business				508
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments	(1)	1	(2)	2
Reclassification of losses on available-for-sale investments into earnings				1
Foreign Currency Translation, Ending Balance	463	526	463	526
Available-For-Sale Investments, Ending Balance	5	2	5	2
Total, Ending Balance	$ 468	$ 528	$ 468	$ 528

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Segments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Business Segment Information

Revenue by reportable segment was as follows ($ in millions):

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	November 1, 2014		November 2, 2013		November 1, 2014		November 2, 2013
Domestic	$	7,992	$	7,812	$	23,358	$	23,533
International	1,388		1,515		3,953		4,407
Total revenue	$	9,380	$	9,327	$	27,311	$	27,940

Operating income (loss) by reportable segment and the reconciliation to earnings from continuing operations before income tax (benefit) expense were as follows ($ in millions):

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013			November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
Domestic	$	204		$	110		$	688		$	752
International	(14		)	(20		)	(63		)	(81		)
Total operating income	190			90			625			671
Other income (expense)
Gain on sale of investments	5			4			7			18
Investment income and other	3			8			17			18
Interest expense	(22		)	(24		)	(68		)	(77		)
Earnings from continuing operations before income tax (benefit) expense	$	176		$	78		$	581		$	630

Assets by reportable segment were as follows ($ in millions):

	November 1, 2014		February 1, 2014		November 2, 2013
Domestic	$	13,137	$	11,146	$	11,971
International	2,625		2,867		3,097
Total assets	$	15,762	$	14,013	$	15,068

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Basis of Presentation (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of weeks in fiscal period	P39W	P39W
Reporting period lag for consolidation of financial results	1 month

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (PARENTHETICAL) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.19	$ 0.17	$ 0.53	$ 0.51

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Discontinued Operations Discontinued Operations (Details) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended			3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended					0 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2013 USD ($)	Jun. 26, 2013 USD ($)	Jun. 26, 2013 GBP (£)	Nov. 01, 2014 USD ($)		Nov. 02, 2013 USD ($)		Nov. 01, 2014 USD ($)		Nov. 02, 2013 USD ($)		Feb. 28, 2009 Best Buy Europe [Member]	Jun. 26, 2013 June 26, 2015 [Member]	Jun. 26, 2013 June 26, 2014 [Member]	Nov. 01, 2014 Discontinued Operations [Member] USD ($)	Nov. 02, 2013 Discontinued Operations [Member] USD ($)
Discontinued Operation, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired												50.00%
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses		$ 526	£ 341
Dollar Amount of Shares Received from Divestiture of Business		123	80
Future Cash Consideration from Divestiture of Business, Due within One Year		39	25
Interest Rate on Future Cash Consideration from Divestiture of Business													2.50%	2.50%
Future Cash Consideration from Divestiture of Business, Due within Two Years		39	25
Dollar Amount of Shares Sold from Divestiture of Business	123
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Revenue				0		35		0		2,785
Restructuring charges				0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]	100	[1]				0	100
Loss from discontinued operations before income tax benefit				0		0		0		(235)
Income tax benefit				0		10	[2]	0		34
Gain on sale of discontinued operations				0		0		2		52
Income tax expense on sale				0		0		(1)		0
Net gain (loss) from discontinued operations, including noncontrolling interests				0		10		1		(149)
Net loss from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests				0		1		0		11
Net gain (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to Best Buy Co., Inc. shareholders				0		11		1		(138)
Other Tax Benefit						16
Income Tax Benefit, Intraperiod Tax Allocation						$ (6)

[1] See Note 5, Restructuring Charges, for further discussion of the restructuring charges associated with discontinued operations.

[2] Income tax benefit for the three months ended November 2, 2013 includes a $16 million benefit related to the impairment of our investment in Best Buy Europe, partially offset by $6 million of expense related to a tax allocation between continuing and discontinued operations. The fiscal 2014 effective tax rate for discontinued operations differs from the statutory tax rate primarily due to the tax allocation, restructuring charges and the impairment of our investment in Best Buy Europe. The restructuring charges and impairment generally included minimal related tax benefit. The deferred tax assets related to the restructuring charges generally resulted in an increase in the valuation allowance in an equal amount, while the investment impairment is generally not tax deductible.

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Debt Credit Facilities (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 01, 2014
New US Revolving Credit Facility, 364 Day [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Previous Borrowing Capacity	$ 500,000,000
New US Revolving Credit Facility, Five-Year [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity	1,250,000,000
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Federal Funds Rate	0.50%
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on LIBOR	1.00%
Debt Instrument, Lower Range on Annual Base Rate	0.00%
Debt Instrument, Higher Range on Annual Base Rate	0.925%
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate, Low End of Range	1.00%
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate, High End of Range	1.925%
Debt Instrument, Lower Range on Facility Fee	0.125%
Debt Instrument, Higher Range on Facility Fee	0.325%
US Revolving Credit Facility, Five-Year [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Previous Borrowing Capacity	$ 1,500,000,000

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,929	$ 2,678	$ 2,170
Short-term investments	1,209	223	0
Receivables, net	1,066	1,308	1,123
Merchandise inventories	6,900	5,376	6,978
Other current assets	959	900	963
Total current assets	12,063	10,485	11,234
Property and equipment, net	2,524	2,598	2,726
Goodwill	425	425	528
Intangibles, net	99	101	175
Other assets	651	404	405
Total assets	15,762	14,013	15,068
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	6,626	5,122	6,578
Unredeemed gift card liabilities	381	406	368
Deferred revenue	449	399	418
Accrued compensation and related expenses	305	444	350
Accrued liabilities	788	873	815
Accrued income taxes	33	147	91
Current portion of long-term debt	44	45	45
Total current liabilities	8,626	7,436	8,665
Long-term liabilities	972	976	1,035
Long-term debt	1,591	1,612	1,624
Best Buy Co., Inc. shareholders’ equity
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value: Authorized — 400,000 shares; Issued and outstanding — none	0	0	0
Common stock, $0.10 par value: Authorized — 1.0 billion shares; Issued and outstanding — 350,407,000, 346,751,000 and 345,564,000 shares, respectively	35	35	35
Additional paid-in capital	377	300	253
Retained earnings	3,689	3,159	2,926
Accumulated other comprehensive income	468	492	528
Total Best Buy Co., Inc. shareholders’ equity	4,569	3,986	3,742
Noncontrolling interests	4	3	2
Total equity	4,573	3,989	3,744
Total liabilities and equity	$ 15,762	$ 14,013	$ 15,068

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Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Mar. 03, 2012 Best Buy Europe [Member]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]
Profit Share Buy-Out Purchase Price			$ 1,300,000,000
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent	(22.90%)	40.00%
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Tax Election	$ (353,000,000)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent, without Tax Election	37.90%

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	$ 107	$ 54	$ 715	$ 229
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(25)	(2)	(22)	(106)
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale investments	(1)	1	(2)	1
Reclassification of foreign currency translation adjustments into earnings due to sale of business	0	0	0	654
Reclassification of losses on available-for-sale investments into earnings	0	0	0	2
Comprehensive income including noncontrolling interests	81	53	691	780
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	(1)	(125)
Comprehensive income attributable to Best Buy Co., Inc. shareholders	$ 81	$ 53	$ 690	$ 655

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014		Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 01, 2014
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Balance at the beginning of the period	$ 425		$ 528
Goodwill, Changes in foreign currency exchange rates	0		0
Goodwill, Impairments			0
Goodwill, Balance at the end of the period	425		528
Indefinite-lived Tradenames [Roll Forward]
Indefinite-lived Tradenames, Beginning balance	101		131
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments	(2)		(2)
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments			(22)
Indefinite-lived Tradenames, Impairments			(4)
Indefinite-lived Tradenames, Ending balance	99		103
Gross amount of goodwill and the accumulated goodwill impairment losses
Gross Carrying Amount	1,308	[1]	1,412	1,308	[1]
Cumulative Impairment	(883)	[1]	(884)	(883)	[1]
Domestic [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Balance at the beginning of the period	425		528
Goodwill, Changes in foreign currency exchange rates	0		0
Goodwill, Impairments			0
Goodwill, Balance at the end of the period	425		528
Indefinite-lived Tradenames [Roll Forward]
Indefinite-lived Tradenames, Beginning balance	19		19
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments	0		0
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments			0
Indefinite-lived Tradenames, Impairments			0
Indefinite-lived Tradenames, Ending balance	19		19
International [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Balance at the beginning of the period	0		0
Goodwill, Changes in foreign currency exchange rates	0		0
Goodwill, Impairments			0
Goodwill, Balance at the end of the period	0		0
Indefinite-lived Tradenames [Roll Forward]
Indefinite-lived Tradenames, Beginning balance	82		112
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments	(2)		(2)
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments			(22)
Indefinite-lived Tradenames, Impairments			(4)
Indefinite-lived Tradenames, Ending balance	$ 80		$ 84

[1] Excludes the gross carrying amount and cumulative impairment related to mindSHIFT goodwill, which was sold during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014.

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Subsequent Event (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2014

Subsequent Event [Abstract]

Subsequent Events [Text Block]

13.    Subsequent Event

On December 3, 2014, we entered into a definitive agreement to sell Jiangsu Five Star Appliance Co., Ltd. ("Five Star") and exit our retail business in China. The closing of the sale is contingent on certain conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to occur in the first quarter of fiscal 2016. Beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, we expect to present Five Star as held for sale and include its results in discontinued operations. We do not expect the transaction to have a material impact on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

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Restructuring Charges - Renew Blue (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended			24 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014		Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charges	$ 17		$ 144
Restructuring Program 2013 Renew Blue [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, balance at the beginning of the period	162		108
Charges	47		39
Cash payments	(133)		(81)
Adjustments	(24)	[1]	1
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates	(6)		0
Restructuring reserve, balance at the end of the period	46		67	46
Termination benefits [Member] | Restructuring Program 2013 Renew Blue [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, balance at the beginning of the period	111		54
Charges	35		25
Cash payments	(117)		(65)
Adjustments	(19)	[1]	(7)
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates	0		1
Restructuring reserve, balance at the end of the period	10		8	10
Facility closure and other costs [Member] | Restructuring Program 2013 Renew Blue [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, balance at the beginning of the period	51		54
Charges	12		14
Cash payments	(16)		(16)
Adjustments	(5)	[1]	8
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates	(6)		(1)
Restructuring reserve, balance at the end of the period	36		59	36
Continuing Operations [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charges	17		44
Continuing Operations [Member] | Restructuring Program 2013 Renew Blue [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Cumulative Amount				359
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charges	23		52
Continuing Operations [Member] | Inventory write-downs [Member] | Restructuring Program 2013 Renew Blue [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Cumulative Amount				1
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charges	0		0
Continuing Operations [Member] | Property and equipment impairments [Member] | Restructuring Program 2013 Renew Blue [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Cumulative Amount				40
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charges	1		4
Continuing Operations [Member] | Termination benefits [Member] | Restructuring Program 2013 Renew Blue [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Cumulative Amount				205
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charges	16		26
Continuing Operations [Member] | Investment impairments [Member] | Restructuring Program 2013 Renew Blue [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Cumulative Amount				43
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charges	0		16
Continuing Operations [Member] | Facility closure and other costs [Member] | Restructuring Program 2013 Renew Blue [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Cumulative Amount				70
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charges	6		6
Continuing Operations [Member] | Domestic [Member] | Restructuring Program 2013 Renew Blue [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Cumulative Amount				225
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charges	12		34
Continuing Operations [Member] | Domestic [Member] | Inventory write-downs [Member] | Restructuring Program 2013 Renew Blue [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Cumulative Amount				1
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charges	0		0
Continuing Operations [Member] | Domestic [Member] | Property and equipment impairments [Member] | Restructuring Program 2013 Renew Blue [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Cumulative Amount				14
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charges	0		2
Continuing Operations [Member] | Domestic [Member] | Termination benefits [Member] | Restructuring Program 2013 Renew Blue [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Cumulative Amount				163
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charges	11		16
Continuing Operations [Member] | Domestic [Member] | Investment impairments [Member] | Restructuring Program 2013 Renew Blue [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Cumulative Amount				43
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charges	0		16
Continuing Operations [Member] | Domestic [Member] | Facility closure and other costs [Member] | Restructuring Program 2013 Renew Blue [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Cumulative Amount				4
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charges	1		0
Continuing Operations [Member] | International [Member] | Restructuring Program 2013 Renew Blue [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Cumulative Amount				134
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charges	11		18
Continuing Operations [Member] | International [Member] | Inventory write-downs [Member] | Restructuring Program 2013 Renew Blue [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Cumulative Amount				0
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charges	0		0
Continuing Operations [Member] | International [Member] | Property and equipment impairments [Member] | Restructuring Program 2013 Renew Blue [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Cumulative Amount				26
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charges	1		2
Continuing Operations [Member] | International [Member] | Termination benefits [Member] | Restructuring Program 2013 Renew Blue [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Cumulative Amount				42
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charges	5		10
Continuing Operations [Member] | International [Member] | Investment impairments [Member] | Restructuring Program 2013 Renew Blue [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Cumulative Amount				0
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charges	0		0
Continuing Operations [Member] | International [Member] | Facility closure and other costs [Member] | Restructuring Program 2013 Renew Blue [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Cumulative Amount				66
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charges	$ 5		$ 6

[1] Adjustments to termination benefits were due to higher-than-expected employee retention. Adjustments to facility closure and other costs represent changes in sublease assumptions and reductions in our remaining lease obligations.

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis

The following tables set forth by level within the fair value hierarchy, our financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis at November 1, 2014, February 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013, according to the valuation techniques we used to determine their fair values ($ in millions).

			Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as
	Fair Value at November 1, 2014		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Money market funds	$	74	$	74	$	—	$	—
Corporate bonds	31		—		31		—
Commercial paper	91		—		91		—
Short-term investments
Corporate bonds	97		—		97		—
Commercial paper	381		—		381		—
Other current assets
Foreign currency derivative instruments	4		—		4		—
Other assets
Auction rate securities	9		—		—		9
Marketable equity securities	9		9		—		—
Marketable securities that fund deferred compensation	97		97		—		—

			Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as
	Fair Value at February 1, 2014		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Money market funds	$	53	$	53	$	—	$	—
Commercial paper	80		—		80		—
Treasury bills	263		263		—		—
Short-term investments
Commercial paper	100		—		100		—
Other current assets
Foreign currency derivative instruments	2		—		2		—
Other assets
Auction rate securities	9		—		—		9
Marketable securities that fund deferred compensation	96		96		—		—
LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities
Foreign currency derivative instruments	5		—		5		—

			Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as
	Fair Value at November 2, 2013		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Money market funds	$	495	$	495	$	—	$	—
Other assets
Auction rate securities	9		—		—		9
Marketable equity securities	10		10		—		—
Marketable securities that fund deferred compensation	94		94		—		—
LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities
Foreign currency derivative instruments	2		—		2		—

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis

The following table summarizes the fair value remeasurements for non-restructuring property and equipment impairments and restructuring activities recorded during the nine months ended November 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013 ($ in millions):

	Nine Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	November 1, 2014				November 2, 2013
	Impairments		Remaining Net Carrying Value(1)		Impairments		Remaining Net Carrying Value(1)
Continuing operations
Property and equipment (non-restructuring)	$	28	$	17	$	37	$	—
Restructuring activities(2)
Property and equipment	—		—		4		—
Investments	—		—		16		—
Total continuing operations	$	28	$	17	$	57	$	—
Discontinued operations(3)
Property and equipment(4)	$	—	$	—	$	220	$	—
Tradename	—		—		4		—
Total discontinued operations	$	—	$	—	$	224	$	—

(1) Remaining net carrying value approximates fair value.

(2) See Note 5, Restructuring Charges, for additional information.

(3) Property and equipment and tradename impairments associated with discontinued operations are recorded within gain (loss) from discontinued operations in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

(4) Includes the $175 million impairment to write down the book value of our investment in Best Buy Europe to fair value based on expected net proceeds as described in Note 2, Discontinued Operations. The impairment was calculated based on the fair value and foreign currency translation adjustment associated with the business and was applied to the fixed assets.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Total	Total Best Buy Co., Inc. [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Beginning balances at Feb. 02, 2013	$ 3,715	$ 3,061	$ 34	$ 54	$ 2,861	$ 112	$ 654
Beginning balances (in shares) at Feb. 02, 2013			338
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity
Net earnings (loss), nine months ended	229	239	0	0	239	0	(10)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(106)	(95)	0	0	0	(95)	(11)
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments	1	2	0	0	0	2	(1)
Sale of noncontrolling interest	(776)	0	0	0	0	0	(776)
Dividend distribution	(1)		0	0	0	0	(1)
Reclassification of foreign currency translation adjustments into earnings	654	508	0	0	0	508	146
Reclassification of losses on available-for-sale investments into earnings	2	1	0	0	0	1	1
Stock-based compensation	74	74	0	74	0	0	0
Restricted stock vested and stock options exercised (in shares)			7
Restricted stock vested and stock options exercised	136	136	1	135	0	0	0
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan (in shares)			1
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan	13	13	0	13	0	0	0
Tax deficit from stock options exercised, restricted stock vesting and employee stock purchase plan	(23)	(23)	0	(23)	0	0	0
Common stock dividends	(174)	(174)	0	0	(174)	0	0
Ending balances at Nov. 02, 2013	3,744	3,742	35	253	2,926	528	2
Ending balances (in shares) at Nov. 02, 2013			346
Beginning balances at Aug. 03, 2013
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity
Net earnings (loss), nine months ended	54
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(2)
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments	1	1
Reclassification of foreign currency translation adjustments into earnings	0
Reclassification of losses on available-for-sale investments into earnings	0
Ending balances at Nov. 02, 2013	3,744	3,742
Beginning balances at Feb. 01, 2014	3,989	3,986	35	300	3,159	492	3
Beginning balances (in shares) at Feb. 01, 2014			347
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity
Net earnings (loss), nine months ended	715	714	0	0	714	0	1
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(22)	(22)	0	0	0	(22)	0
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments	(2)	(2)	0	0	0	(2)	0
Reclassification of foreign currency translation adjustments into earnings	0
Reclassification of losses on available-for-sale investments into earnings	0
Stock-based compensation	64	64	0	64
Restricted stock vested and stock options exercised (in shares)			3
Restricted stock vested and stock options exercised	19	19	0	19	0	0	0
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan (in shares)			0
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan	8	8	0	8	0	0	0
Tax deficit from stock options exercised, restricted stock vesting and employee stock purchase plan	(14)	(14)	0	(14)	0	0	0
Common stock dividends	(184)	(184)	0	0	(184)	0	0
Ending balances at Nov. 01, 2014	4,573	4,569	35	377	3,689	468	4
Ending balances (in shares) at Nov. 01, 2014			350
Beginning balances at Aug. 02, 2014
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity
Net earnings (loss), nine months ended	107
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(25)
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments	(1)	(1)
Reclassification of foreign currency translation adjustments into earnings	0
Reclassification of losses on available-for-sale investments into earnings	0
Ending balances at Nov. 01, 2014	$ 4,573	$ 4,569

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (PARENTHETICAL) (USD $)	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 1.00	$ 1.00	$ 1.00
Preferred stock, authorized shares	400,000	400,000	400,000
Preferred stock, issued shares	0	0	0
Preferred stock, outstanding shares	0	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.10	$ 0.10	$ 0.10
Common stock, authorized shares	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000
Common stock, issued shares	350,407,000	346,751,000	345,564,000
Common stock, outstanding shares	350,407,000	346,751,000	345,564,000

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Earnings per Share (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings per Share

Earnings per Share

We compute our basic earnings per share based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding and our diluted earnings per share based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding adjusted by the number of additional shares that would have been outstanding had potentially dilutive common shares been issued. Potentially dilutive securities include stock options, nonvested share awards and shares issuable under our employee stock purchase plan. Nonvested market-based share awards and nonvested performance-based share awards are included in the average diluted shares outstanding for each period if established market or performance criteria have been met at the end of the respective periods.

The following table presents a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Best Buy Co., Inc. ($ and shares in millions):

	Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
	November 1, 2014		November 2, 2013			November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
Numerator
Net earnings from continuing operations	$	107	$	44		$	714		$	378
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		(1		)	(1		)	(1		)
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Best Buy Co., Inc.	$	107	$	43		$	713		$	377
Denominator
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	350.1		342.8			349.0			340.7
Effect of potentially dilutive securities:
Nonvested share awards	3.9		6.1			3.5			4.6
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution	354.0		348.9			352.5			345.3
Net earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Best Buy Co., Inc.
Basic	$	0.30	$	0.13		$	2.05		$	1.11
Diluted	$	0.30	$	0.12		$	2.02		$	1.09

The computation of weighted-average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution, excluded options to purchase 11.6 million and 12.6 million shares of our common stock for the three months ended November 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013, respectively, and options to purchase 13.8 million and 16.4 million shares of our common stock for the nine months ended November 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013, respectively. These amounts were excluded as the options’ exercise prices were greater than the average market price of our common stock for the periods presented and, therefore, the effect would be anti-dilutive (i.e., including such options would result in higher earnings per share).

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Document and Entity Information Document	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 28, 2014
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	BEST BUY CO INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000764478
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Nov. 01, 2014
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-31
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		350,759,999
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3

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Comprehensive Income (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive Income

The following tables provide a reconciliation of the components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, attributable to Best Buy Co., Inc. for the three and nine months ended November 1, 2014, and the three and nine months ended November 2, 2013, respectively ($ in millions).

	Foreign Currency Translation			Available-For-Sale Investments			Total
Balances at August 2, 2014	$	488		$	6		494
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(25		)	—			(25		)
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale investments	—			(1		)	(1		)
Balances at November 1, 2014	$	463		$	5		$	468
	Foreign Currency Translation			Available-For-Sale Investments			Total
Balances at February 1, 2014	$	485		$	7		$	492
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(22		)	—			(22		)
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale investments	—			(2		)	(2		)
Balances at November 1, 2014	$	463		$	5		$	468

	Foreign Currency Translation			Available-For-Sale Investments		Total
Balances at August 3, 2013	$	528		$	1	$	529
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(2		)	—		(2		)
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale investments	—			1		1
Balances at November 2, 2013	$	526		$	2	$	528

	Foreign Currency Translation			Available-For-Sale Investments			Total
Balances at February 2, 2013	$	113		$	(1	)	$	112
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(95		)	—			(95		)
Reclassification of foreign currency translation adjustments into earnings due to sale of business	508			—			508
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale investments	—			2			2
Reclassification of losses on available-for-sale investments into earnings	—			1			1
Balances at November 2, 2013	$	526		$	2		$	528

There is generally no tax impact related to foreign currency translation adjustments, as the earnings are considered permanently reinvested. In addition, there were no material tax impacts related to gains or losses on available-for-sale investments in the periods presented.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Revenue	$ 9,380	$ 9,327	$ 27,311	$ 27,940
Cost of goods sold	7,252	7,170	21,108	21,167
Gross profit	2,128	2,157	6,203	6,773
Selling, general and administrative expenses	1,929	2,036	5,561	6,058
Restructuring charges	9	31	17	44
Operating income	190	90	625	671
Other income (expense)
Gain on sale of investments	5	4	7	18
Investment income and other	3	8	17	18
Interest expense	(22)	(24)	(68)	(77)
Earnings from continuing operations before income tax (benefit) expense	176	78	581	630
Income tax (benefit) expense	69	34	(133)	252
Net earnings from continuing operations	107	44	714	378
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations (Note 2), net of tax benefit (expense) of $0, $10, ($1) and $34	0	10	1	(149)
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	107	54	715	229
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	(1)	(1)	(1)
Net loss from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	1	0	11
Net earnings attributable to Best Buy Co., Inc. shareholders	$ 107	$ 54	$ 714	$ 239
Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to Best Buy Co., Inc. shareholders
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.30	$ 0.13	$ 2.05	$ 1.11
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.00	$ 0.03	$ 0.00	$ (0.41)
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.30	$ 0.16	$ 2.05	$ 0.70
Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to Best Buy Co., Inc. shareholders
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.30	$ 0.12	$ 2.02	$ 1.09
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.00	$ 0.04	$ 0.00	$ (0.40)
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.30	$ 0.16	$ 2.02	$ 0.69
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.19	$ 0.17	$ 0.53	$ 0.51
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in millions)
Basic (in shares)	350.1	342.8	349.0	340.7
Diluted (in shares)	354.0	348.9	352.5	345.3

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Fair Value Measurements (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. To measure fair value, we use a three-tier valuation hierarchy based upon observable and non-observable inputs:

Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices that are available in active markets for the identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.

Level 2 — Significant other observable inputs available at the measurement date, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, either directly or indirectly, including:

• Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets;

• Quoted prices for identical or similar assets in non-active markets;

• Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; and

• Inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by other observable market data.

Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by observable market data and reflect the use of significant management judgment. These values are generally determined using pricing models for which the assumptions utilize management’s estimates of market participant assumptions.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The fair value hierarchy requires the use of observable market data when available. In instances where the inputs used to measure fair value fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the fair value measurement has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Our assessment of the significance of a particular item to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, including the consideration of inputs specific to the asset or liability.

The following tables set forth by level within the fair value hierarchy, our financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis at November 1, 2014, February 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013, according to the valuation techniques we used to determine their fair values ($ in millions).

			Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as
	Fair Value at November 1, 2014		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Money market funds	$	74	$	74	$	—	$	—
Corporate bonds	31		—		31		—
Commercial paper	91		—		91		—
Short-term investments
Corporate bonds	97		—		97		—
Commercial paper	381		—		381		—
Other current assets
Foreign currency derivative instruments	4		—		4		—
Other assets
Auction rate securities	9		—		—		9
Marketable equity securities	9		9		—		—
Marketable securities that fund deferred compensation	97		97		—		—

			Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as
	Fair Value at February 1, 2014		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Money market funds	$	53	$	53	$	—	$	—
Commercial paper	80		—		80		—
Treasury bills	263		263		—		—
Short-term investments
Commercial paper	100		—		100		—
Other current assets
Foreign currency derivative instruments	2		—		2		—
Other assets
Auction rate securities	9		—		—		9
Marketable securities that fund deferred compensation	96		96		—		—
LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities
Foreign currency derivative instruments	5		—		5		—

			Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as
	Fair Value at November 2, 2013		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Money market funds	$	495	$	495	$	—	$	—
Other assets
Auction rate securities	9		—		—		9
Marketable equity securities	10		10		—		—
Marketable securities that fund deferred compensation	94		94		—		—
LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities
Foreign currency derivative instruments	2		—		2		—

There was no change in the beginning and ending balances of items measured at fair value on a recurring basis in the tables above that used significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three and nine months ended November 1, 2014.

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument:

Money Market Funds. Our money market fund investments were measured at fair value as they trade in an active market using quoted market prices and therefore, were classified as Level 1.

Corporate Bonds. Our corporate bond investments were measured at fair value using quoted market prices. They were classified as Level 2 as they trade in a non-active market for which bond prices are readily available.

Commercial Paper. Our investments in commercial paper were measured using inputs based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets and, therefore, were classified as Level 2.

Treasury Bills. Our Treasury bills were classified as Level 1 as they trade with sufficient frequency and volume to enable us to obtain pricing information on an ongoing basis.

Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments. Comprised primarily of foreign currency forward contracts and foreign currency swap contracts, our foreign currency derivative instruments were measured at fair value using readily observable market inputs, such as quotations on forward foreign exchange points and foreign interest rates. Our foreign currency derivative instruments were classified as Level 2 as these instruments are custom, over-the-counter contracts with various bank counterparties that are not traded in an active market.

Auction Rate Securities. Our investments in auction rate securities ("ARS") were classified as Level 3 as quoted prices were unavailable. Due to limited market information, we utilized a discounted cash flow ("DCF") model to derive an estimate of fair value. The assumptions we used in preparing the DCF model included estimates with respect to the amount and timing of future interest and principal payments, forward projections of the interest rate benchmarks, the probability of full repayment of the principal considering the credit quality and guarantees in place, and the rate of return required by investors to own such securities given the current liquidity risk associated with ARS.

Marketable Equity Securities. Our marketable equity securities were measured at fair value using quoted market prices. They were classified as Level 1 as they trade in an active market for which closing stock prices are readily available.

Marketable Securities that Fund Deferred Compensation. The assets that fund our deferred compensation consist of investments in mutual funds. These investments were classified as Level 1 as the shares of these mutual funds trade with sufficient frequency and volume to enable us to obtain pricing information on an ongoing basis.

Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis relate primarily to our tangible fixed assets, goodwill and other intangible assets, which are remeasured when the derived fair value is below carrying value on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. For these assets, we do not periodically adjust carrying value to fair value, except in the event of impairment. When we determine that impairment has occurred, the carrying value of the asset is reduced to fair value and the difference is recorded within operating income in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

The following table summarizes the fair value remeasurements for non-restructuring property and equipment impairments and restructuring activities recorded during the nine months ended November 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013 ($ in millions):

	Nine Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	November 1, 2014				November 2, 2013
	Impairments		Remaining Net Carrying Value(1)		Impairments		Remaining Net Carrying Value(1)
Continuing operations
Property and equipment (non-restructuring)	$	28	$	17	$	37	$	—
Restructuring activities(2)
Property and equipment	—		—		4		—
Investments	—		—		16		—
Total continuing operations	$	28	$	17	$	57	$	—
Discontinued operations(3)
Property and equipment(4)	$	—	$	—	$	220	$	—
Tradename	—		—		4		—
Total discontinued operations	$	—	$	—	$	224	$	—

(1) Remaining net carrying value approximates fair value.

(2) See Note 5, Restructuring Charges, for additional information.

(3) Property and equipment and tradename impairments associated with discontinued operations are recorded within gain (loss) from discontinued operations in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

(4) Includes the $175 million impairment to write down the book value of our investment in Best Buy Europe to fair value based on expected net proceeds as described in Note 2, Discontinued Operations. The impairment was calculated based on the fair value and foreign currency translation adjustment associated with the business and was applied to the fixed assets.

All of the fair value remeasurements included in the table above were based on significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). Fixed asset fair values were derived using a DCF model to estimate the present value of net cash flows that the asset or asset group was expected to generate. The key inputs to the DCF model generally included our forecasts of net cash generated from revenue, expenses and other significant cash outflows, such as capital expenditures, as well as an appropriate discount rate. For the tradename, fair value was derived using the relief from royalty method. In the case of assets for which the impairment was the result of restructuring activities, no future cash flows have been assumed as the assets will cease to be used and expected sale values are nominal.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Our financial instruments, other than those presented in the disclosures above, include cash, receivables, short-term investments, other investments, accounts payable, other payables, and long-term debt. The fair values of cash, receivables, short-term investments, accounts payable and other payables approximated carrying values because of the short-term nature of these instruments. If these instruments were measured at fair value in the financial statements, they would be classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. Short-term investments other than those disclosed in the tables above represent time deposits. Fair values for other investments held at cost are not readily available, but we estimate that the carrying values for these investments approximate fair value. See Note 6, Debt, for information about the fair value of our long-term debt.

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Discontinued Operations

9 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2014

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations

On June 26, 2013, we completed the sale of our 50% ownership interest in Best Buy Europe to Carphone Warehouse Group plc ("CPW") in return for the following consideration upon closing: net cash of £341 million ($526 million); £80 million ($123 million) of ordinary shares of CPW; £25 million ($39 million), plus 2.5% interest, to be paid by CPW on June 26, 2014; and £25 million ($39 million), plus 2.5% interest, to be paid by CPW on June 26, 2015. We subsequently sold the ordinary shares of CPW for $123 million on July 3, 2013, and we received the first such deferred cash payment on June 26, 2014.

Discontinued operations are comprised of mindSHIFT Technologies, Inc. ("mindSHIFT") operations within our Domestic segment, which we sold in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, and Best Buy Europe operations within our International segment, as described above. The presentation of discontinued operations has been retrospectively applied to all prior periods presented.

The aggregate financial results of all discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, respectively, were as follows ($ in millions):

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	November 1, 2014		November 2, 2013		November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
Revenue	$	—	$	35	$	—		$	2,785
Restructuring charges(1)	—		—		—			100
Loss from discontinued operations before income tax benefit	—		—		—			(235		)
Income tax benefit(2)	—		10		—			34
Gain on sale of discontinued operations	—		—		2			52
Income tax expense on sale	—		—		(1		)	—
Net gain (loss) from discontinued operations, including noncontrolling interests	—		10		1			(149		)
Net loss from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		1		—			11
Net gain (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to Best Buy Co., Inc. shareholders	$	—	$	11	$	1		$	(138	)

(1) See Note 5, Restructuring Charges, for further discussion of the restructuring charges associated with discontinued operations.

(2) Income tax benefit for the three months ended November 2, 2013 includes a $16 million benefit related to the impairment of our investment in Best Buy Europe, partially offset by $6 million of expense related to a tax allocation between continuing and discontinued operations. The fiscal 2014 effective tax rate for discontinued operations differs from the statutory tax rate primarily due to the tax allocation, restructuring charges and the impairment of our investment in Best Buy Europe. The restructuring charges and impairment generally included minimal related tax benefit. The deferred tax assets related to the restructuring charges generally resulted in an increase in the valuation allowance in an equal amount, while the investment impairment is generally not tax deductible.

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Discontinued Operations Discontinued Operations (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2014

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures

The aggregate financial results of all discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, respectively, were as follows ($ in millions):

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	November 1, 2014		November 2, 2013		November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
Revenue	$	—	$	35	$	—		$	2,785
Restructuring charges(1)	—		—		—			100
Loss from discontinued operations before income tax benefit	—		—		—			(235		)
Income tax benefit(2)	—		10		—			34
Gain on sale of discontinued operations	—		—		2			52
Income tax expense on sale	—		—		(1		)	—
Net gain (loss) from discontinued operations, including noncontrolling interests	—		10		1			(149		)
Net loss from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		1		—			11
Net gain (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to Best Buy Co., Inc. shareholders	$	—	$	11	$	1		$	(138	)

(1) See Note 5, Restructuring Charges, for further discussion of the restructuring charges associated with discontinued operations.

(2) Income tax benefit for the three months ended November 2, 2013 includes a $16 million benefit related to the impairment of our investment in Best Buy Europe, partially offset by $6 million of expense related to a tax allocation between continuing and discontinued operations. The fiscal 2014 effective tax rate for discontinued operations differs from the statutory tax rate primarily due to the tax allocation, restructuring charges and the impairment of our investment in Best Buy Europe. The restructuring charges and impairment generally included minimal related tax benefit. The deferred tax assets related to the restructuring charges generally resulted in an increase in the valuation allowance in an equal amount, while the investment impairment is generally not tax deductible.

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Income Taxes (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2014

Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]

Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]

Income Taxes

As disclosed in Note 3, Profit Share Buy-Out, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, we purchased CPW’s interest in the Best Buy Mobile profit share agreement for $1.3 billion (the “Mobile buy-out”). The Mobile buy-out completed by our U.K. subsidiary resulted in the $1.3 billion purchase price being assigned, for U.S. tax purposes only, to an intangible asset. The Mobile buy-out did not, however, result in a similar intangible asset in the U.K., as the Mobile buy-out was considered part of a tax-free equity transaction for U.K. tax purposes.

Because the U.S. tax basis in the intangible asset was considered under U.S. tax law to be held by our U.K. subsidiary, which is regarded as a foreign corporation for U.S. tax purposes, ASC 740, Income Taxes, requires that no deferred tax asset may be recorded in respect of the intangible asset. ASC 740-30-25-9 also precludes the recording of a deferred tax asset on the outside basis difference of the U.K. subsidiary. As a result, the amortization of the U.S. tax basis in the intangible asset only resulted in a periodic income tax benefit by reducing the amount of the U.K. subsidiary’s income, if any, that would otherwise have been subject to U.S. income taxes.

In the first quarter of fiscal 2015, we filed an election with the Internal Revenue Service to treat the U.K. subsidiary as a disregarded entity such that its assets are now deemed to be assets held directly by a U.S. entity for U.S. tax purposes. This tax-only election, which results in the liquidation of the U.K. subsidiary for U.S. tax purposes, resulted in the elimination of the Company’s outside basis difference in the U.K. subsidiary. Additionally, the election resulted in the recognition of a deferred tax asset (and corresponding income tax benefit) for the remaining unrecognized inside tax basis in the intangible, in a manner similar to a change in tax status as provided in ASC 740-10-25-32.

Our effective tax rate for the first nine months of fiscal 2015 was (22.9)%, compared to 40% in the prior year period. Without the impact of the election described above, which contributed to an income tax benefit of $353 million, the effective tax rate for the first nine months of fiscal 2015 would have been 37.9%. The 37.9% effective tax rate was lower than the prior year primarily due to the favorable resolution of certain tax matters in the current year period, partially offset by the unfavorable ongoing periodic impact as a result of the election described above.

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Debt (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2014

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt

Debt

U.S. Revolving Credit Facilities

Our $500 million 364-day senior unsecured revolving credit facility agreement with a syndicate of banks, which was entered into on June 25, 2013, expired on June 25, 2014.

On June 30, 2014, we entered into a $1.25 billion five-year senior unsecured revolving credit facility agreement (the "Five-Year Facility Agreement") with a syndicate of banks. The Five-Year Facility Agreement replaced the previous $1.5 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks, which was originally scheduled to expire in October 2016, but was terminated on June 30, 2014.

The interest rate under the Five-Year Facility Agreement is variable and is determined at our option as: (i) the sum of (a) the greatest of (1) JPMorgan's prime rate, (2) the federal funds rate plus 0.5%, and (3) the one-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 1.0%, and (b) a variable margin rate (the “ABR Margin”); or (ii) the LIBOR plus a variable margin rate (the “LIBOR Margin”). In addition, a facility fee is assessed on the commitment amount. The ABR Margin, LIBOR Margin and the facility fee are based upon the registrant’s current senior unsecured debt rating. Under the Five-Year Facility Agreement, the ABR Margin ranges from 0.0% to 0.925%, the LIBOR Margin ranges from 1.000% to 1.925%, and the facility fee ranges from 0.125% to 0.325%.

The Five-Year Facility Agreement is guaranteed by specified subsidiaries of Best Buy Co., Inc. and contains affirmative and negative covenants. Among other things, these covenants restrict Best Buy Co., Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries’ ability to incur certain types or amounts of indebtedness, incur liens on certain assets, make material changes in corporate structure or the nature of its business, dispose of material assets, engage in a change in control transaction, make certain foreign investments, enter into certain restrictive agreements, or engage in certain transactions with affiliates. The Five-Year Facility Agreement also contains financial covenants that require us to maintain a maximum cash flow leverage ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio (both ratios measured quarterly for the previous 12 months). The Five-Year Facility Agreement contains default provisions including, but not limited to, failure to pay interest or principal when due and failure to comply with covenants.

Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt consisted of the following ($ in millions):

	November 1, 2014			February 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
2016 Notes	$	350		$	349		$	349
2018 Notes	500			500			500
2021 Notes	649			649			649
Financing lease obligations	77			95			103
Capital lease obligations	59			63			67
Other debt	—			1			1
Total long-term debt	1,635			1,657			1,669
Less: current portion	(44		)	(45		)	(45		)
Total long-term debt, less current portion	$	1,591		$	1,612		$	1,624

The fair value of long-term debt approximated $1,672 million, $1,690 million, and $1,717 million at November 1, 2014, February 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013, respectively, based primarily on the market prices quoted from external sources, compared with carrying values of $1,635 million, $1,657 million, and $1,669 million, respectively. If long-term debt was measured at fair value in the financial statements, it would be classified primarily as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

See Note 7, Debt, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014, for additional information regarding the terms of our debt facilities, debt instruments and other obligations.

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2014

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

The changes in the carrying values of goodwill and indefinite-lived tradenames by segment were as follows in the nine months ended November 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013 ($ in millions):

	Goodwill						Indefinite-lived Tradenames
	Domestic		International		Total		Domestic		International			Total
Balances at February 1, 2014	$	425	$	—	$	425	$	19	$	82		$	101
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates	—		—		—		—		(2		)	(2		)
Balances at November 1, 2014	$	425	$	—	$	425	$	19	$	80		$	99

	Goodwill						Indefinite-lived Tradenames
	Domestic		International		Total		Domestic		International			Total
Balances at February 2, 2013	$	528	$	—	$	528	$	19	$	112		$	131
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates	—		—		—		—		(2		)	(2		)
Sale of Best Buy Europe	—		—		—		—		(22		)	(22		)
Impairments	—		—		—		—		(4		)	(4		)
Balances at November 2, 2013	$	528	$	—	$	528	$	19	$	84		$	103

The following table provides the gross carrying amount of goodwill and cumulative goodwill impairment losses ($ in millions):

	November 1, 2014					February 1, 2014					November 2, 2013
	Gross Carrying Amount(1)		Cumulative Impairment(1)			Gross Carrying Amount(1)		Cumulative Impairment(1)			Gross Carrying Amount		Cumulative Impairment
Goodwill	$	1,308	$	(883	)	$	1,308	$	(883	)	$	1,412	$	(884	)

(1) Excludes the gross carrying amount and cumulative impairment related to mindSHIFT goodwill, which was sold during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014.

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Restructuring Charges (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2014

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring Charges

Restructuring Charges

Charges incurred in the nine months ended November 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013, for our restructuring activities were as follows ($ in millions):

	Nine Months Ended
	November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
Continuing operations
Renew Blue	$	23		$	52
Fiscal 2013 U.S. restructuring	(6		)	(8		)
Total continuing operations	17			44
Discontinued operations
Fiscal 2013 Europe restructuring	—			95
Fiscal 2012 restructuring	—			5
Total discontinued operations (Note 2)	—			100
Total restructuring charges	$	17		$	144

Renew Blue

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, we began implementing initiatives intended to reduce costs and improve operating performance. These initiatives included focusing on core business activities, reducing headcount, updating our store operating model and optimizing our real estate portfolio. These cost reduction initiatives represented one of the key Renew Blue priorities for fiscal 2014 and cost reduction continues to be a priority in fiscal 2015. We incurred $23 million and $52 million of restructuring charges related to Renew Blue initiatives during the first nine months of fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively. The charges in the first nine months of fiscal 2015 were primarily due to employee termination benefits and facility closure costs. The charges in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 were primarily comprised of employee termination benefits, investment impairments, and facility closure costs. We expect to continue to implement cost reduction initiatives throughout the remainder of fiscal 2015, as we further analyze our operations and strategies.

All restructuring charges related to this program are from continuing operations and are presented in restructuring charges in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The composition of the restructuring charges we incurred for this program in the nine months ended November 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013, as well as the cumulative amount incurred through November 1, 2014, was as follows ($ in millions):

	Domestic						International						Total
	Nine Months Ended				Cumulative Amount		Nine Months Ended				Cumulative Amount		Nine Months Ended				Cumulative Amount
	November 1, 2014		November 2, 2013				November 1, 2014		November 2, 2013				November 1, 2014		November 2, 2013
Continuing operations
Inventory write-downs	$	—	$	—	$	1	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	1
Property and equipment impairments	—		2		14		1		2		26		1		4		40
Termination benefits	11		16		163		5		10		42		16		26		205
Investment impairments	—		16		43		—		—		—		—		16		43
Facility closure and other costs	1		—		4		5		6		66		6		6		70
Total	$	12	$	34	$	225	$	11	$	18	$	134	$	23	$	52	$	359

The following tables summarize our restructuring accrual activity during the nine months ended November 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013, related to termination benefits and facility closure and other costs associated with this program ($ in millions):

	Termination Benefits			Facility Closure and Other Costs			Total
Balances at February 1, 2014	$	111		$	51		$	162
Charges	35			12			47
Cash payments	(117		)	(16		)	(133		)
Adjustments(1)	(19		)	(5		)	(24		)
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates	—			(6		)	(6		)
Balances at November 1, 2014	$	10		$	36		$	46

(1) Adjustments to termination benefits were due to higher-than-expected employee retention. Adjustments to facility closure and other costs represent changes in sublease assumptions and reductions in our remaining lease obligations.

	Termination Benefits			Facility Closure and Other Costs			Total
Balances at February 2, 2013	$	54		$	54		$	108
Charges	25			14			39
Cash payments	(65		)	(16		)	(81		)
Adjustments	(7		)	8			1
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates	1			(1		)	—
Balances at November 2, 2013	$	8		$	59		$	67

Fiscal 2013 U.S. Restructuring

In the first quarter of fiscal 2013, we initiated a series of actions to restructure operations in our Domestic segment intended to improve operating performance. The actions included closure of 49 large-format Best Buy branded stores in the U.S. and changes to the store and corporate operating models. The costs of implementing the changes were primarily comprised of facility closure costs, employee termination benefits, and property and equipment (primarily store fixtures) impairments. We recognized a reduction to restructuring charges of $6 million and $8 million in the nine months ended November 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013, respectively, as a result of changes in sublease assumptions and the buyout of a lease for less than the remaining vacant space liability. We have completed activities under this restructuring program and do not expect to incur further material restructuring charges, with the exception of potential additional adjustments to facility closure and other costs. In addition, lease payments for vacated stores will continue until leases expire or are terminated.

The restructuring charges related to this program are from continuing operations and are presented in restructuring charges in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The composition of the restructuring charges we incurred for this program in the nine months ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, as well as the cumulative amount incurred through November 1, 2014, was as follows ($ in millions):

	Nine Months Ended						Cumulative Amount
	November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
Continuing operations
Property and equipment impairments	$	—		$	—		$	29
Termination benefits	—			—			77
Facility closure and other costs	(6		)	(8		)	139
Total	$	(6	)	$	(8	)	$	245

The following tables summarize our restructuring accrual activity during the nine months ended November 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013, related to termination benefits and facility closure and other costs associated with this program ($ in millions):

	Facility Closure and Other Costs
Balances at February 1, 2014	$	58
Charges	2
Cash payments	(16		)
Adjustments	(6		)
Balances at November 1, 2014	$	38

	Termination Benefits			Facility Closure and Other Costs			Total
Balances at February 2, 2013	$	4		$	113		$	117
Charges	—			3			3
Cash payments	(2		)	(39		)	(41		)
Adjustments(1)	(2		)	(13		)	(15		)
Balances at November 2, 2013	$	—		$	64		$	64

(1) Adjustments to facility closure and other costs represent reductions in our remaining lease obligations.

Fiscal 2013 Europe Restructuring

In the third quarter of fiscal 2013, we initiated a series of actions to restructure our Best Buy Europe operations in our International segment intended to improve operating performance. As described in Note 2, Discontinued Operations, we completed the sale of our 50% ownership interest in Best Buy Europe on June 26, 2013. This program ended as of the date of sale, at which time we wrote off all remaining restructuring liabilities. The cumulative amount of charges we incurred under this program was $131 million, which included $95 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2014, primarily related to property and equipment impairments and termination benefits. All restructuring charges related to this program are reported within gain (loss) from discontinued operations in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

The following table summarizes our restructuring accrual activity during the nine months ended November 2, 2013, related to termination benefits and facility closure and other costs associated with this program ($ in millions):

	Termination Benefits			Facility Closure and Other Costs			Total
Balances at February 2, 2013	$	—		$	5		$	5
Charges	36			2			38
Cash payments	(2		)	(7		)	(9		)
Adjustments(1)	(34		)	—			(34		)
Balances at November 2, 2013	$	—		$	—		$	—

(1) Represents the remaining liability written off as a result of the sale of Best Buy Europe, as described in Note 2, Discontinued Operations.

Fiscal 2012 Restructuring

In the third quarter of fiscal 2012, we implemented a series of actions to restructure operations in our Domestic and International segments. The actions within our Domestic segment included a decision to modify our strategy for certain mobile broadband offerings. In our International segment, we closed our large-format Best Buy branded stores in the U.K. and impaired certain information technology assets supporting the restructured operations. The cumulative amount of charges we incurred under this program was $246 million, comprised of $22 million within our Domestic segment and $224 million within our International segment, primarily related to property and equipment impairments and facility closure and other costs. We incurred $5 million of charges related to this program in the first nine months of fiscal 2014, representing a change in sublease assumptions. We did not incur any charges related to this program in the first nine months of fiscal 2015 and do not expect to incur further material restructuring charges related to this program, as we have completed these restructuring activities.

The following table summarizes our restructuring accrual activity during the nine months ended November 2, 2013, related to facility closure and other costs associated with this program ($ in millions):

	Facility Closure and Other Costs
Balances at February 2, 2013	$	36
Cash payments	(33		)
Adjustments(1)	(1		)
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates	(2		)
Balances at November 2, 2013	$	—

(1) Included within Adjustments is a $5 million charge related to a change in sublease assumptions, offset by a $6 million adjustment to write off the remaining liability as a result of the sale of Best Buy Europe, as described in Note 2, Discontinued Operations.

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Derivative Instruments (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2014

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments

Derivative Instruments

We manage our economic and transaction exposure to certain risks through the use of foreign currency derivative instruments. Our objective in holding these derivatives is to reduce the volatility of net earnings and cash flows, as well as net asset value associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. We do not hold derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes. We have no derivatives that have credit risk-related contingent features, and we mitigate our credit risk by engaging with major financial institutions as our counterparties.

We record all foreign currency derivative instruments on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value and evaluate hedge effectiveness prospectively and retrospectively when electing to apply hedge accounting. We formally document all hedging relations at inception for derivative hedges and the underlying hedged items, as well as the risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking the hedge transaction. In addition, we have derivatives which are not designated as hedging instruments.

Net Investment Hedges

During the third quarter of fiscal 2015, we entered into foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge against the effect of Canadian dollar exchange rate fluctuations on a portion of our net investment in our Canadian operations. The contracts have terms up to 12 months. For a net investment hedge, we recognize changes in the fair value of the derivative as a component of foreign currency translation within other comprehensive income to offset a portion of the change in translated value of the net investment being hedged, until the investment is sold or liquidated. We limit recognition in net earnings of amounts previously recorded in other comprehensive income to circumstances such as complete or substantially complete liquidation of the net investment in the hedged foreign operation. We report the ineffective portion of the gain or loss, if any, in net earnings. At November 1, 2014, the notional amount of these instruments was $106 million, and we recognized a pre-tax gain of $1 million in other comprehensive income in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. We did not reclassify any amount from accumulated other comprehensive income to net earnings, and we did not recognize any amount related to ineffectiveness in net earnings during the three and nine months ended November 1, 2014.

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

We use foreign currency forward contracts to manage the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates relative to recognized receivable and payable balances denominated in non-functional currencies, and on certain forecast inventory purchases denominated in non-functional currencies. The contracts generally have terms of up to 12 months. These derivative instruments are not designated in hedging relationships and, therefore, we record gains and losses on these contracts directly to net earnings. At November 1, 2014, February 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013, the notional amount of these instruments was $111 million, $157 million, and $138 million, respectively. We recognized a gain of $4 million in selling general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings during the three months ended November 1, 2014 related to these instruments. We recognized no material SG&A impact from these instruments during the nine months ended November 1, 2014. For the three and nine months ended November 2, 2013, we recognized a $3 million loss and $3 million gain, respectively, in SG&A expenses.

In conjunction with our agreement to sell our 50% ownership interest in Best Buy Europe as described in Note 2, Discontinued Operations, we entered into a deal-contingent foreign currency forward contract to hedge £455 million of the total £471 million of net proceeds. The contract was settled in cash following the completion of the sale on June 26, 2013. This instrument had no effect on our Consolidated Statements of Earnings in the three months ended November 2, 2013, and we recognized a $2 million loss recognized in gain (loss) from discontinued operations in the nine months ended November 2, 2013.

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Fair Value Measurements - Nonrecurring (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014		Nov. 02, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Tradename, impairments			$ 4
Impairment of assets held for sale			175
Continuing Operations [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Property and equipment, impairments	28		37
Property and equipment, remaining net carrying value	17	[1]	0	[1]
Total impairments	28		57
Total remaining net carrying value	17	[1]	0	[1]
Investment Impairment Charges	0		16
Short-term investments	0		0
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Property and equipment, impairments	0	[2],[3]	220	[2],[3]
Property and equipment, remaining net carrying value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Total impairments	0		224
Total remaining net carrying value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Tradename [Member] | Discontinued Operations [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Tradename, impairments	0	[2]	4	[2]
Tradename, remaining net carrying value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Property and equipment write-downs [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Property and equipment, impairments	0	[4]	4	[4]
Property and equipment, remaining net carrying value	$ 0	[1],[4]	$ 0	[1],[4]

[1] Remaining net carrying value approximates fair value.

[2] Property and equipment and tradename impairments associated with discontinued operations are recorded within gain (loss) from discontinued operations in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

[3] Includes the $175 million impairment to write down the book value of our investment in Best Buy Europe to fair value based on expected net proceeds as described in Note 2, Discontinued Operations. The impairment was calculated based on the fair value and foreign currency translation adjustment associated with the business and was applied to the fixed assets.

[4] See Note 5, Restructuring Charges, for additional information.

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Contingencies (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Contingencies

Contingencies

We are involved in a number of legal proceedings. Where appropriate, we have made accruals with respect to these matters, which are reflected in our consolidated financial statements. However, there are cases where liability is not probable or the amount cannot be reasonably estimated and therefore accruals have not been made. We provide disclosure of matters where we believe it is reasonably possible the impact may be material to our consolidated financial statements.

Securities Actions

In February 2011, a purported class action lawsuit captioned, IBEW Local 98 Pension Fund, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Best Buy Co., Inc., et al., was filed against us and certain of our executive officers in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. This federal court action alleges, among other things, that we and the officers named in the complaint violated Sections 10(b) and 20A of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 under the Exchange Act in connection with press releases and other statements relating to our fiscal 2011 earnings guidance that had been made available to the public. Additionally, in March 2011, a similar purported class action was filed by a single shareholder, Rene LeBlanc, against us and certain of our executive officers in the same court. In July 2011, after consolidation of the IBEW Local 98 Pension Fund and Rene LeBlanc actions, a consolidated complaint captioned, IBEW Local 98 Pension Fund v. Best Buy Co., Inc., et al., was filed and served. We filed a motion to dismiss the consolidated complaint in September 2011, and in March 2012, subsequent to the end of fiscal 2012, the court issued a decision dismissing the action with prejudice. In April 2012, the plaintiffs filed a motion to alter or amend the court's decision on our motion to dismiss. In October 2012, the court granted plaintiff's motion to alter or amend the court's decision on our motion to dismiss in part by vacating such decision and giving plaintiff leave to file an amended complaint, which plaintiff did in October 2012. We filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint in November 2012 and all responsive pleadings were filed in December 2012. A hearing was held on April 26, 2013. On August 5, 2013, the court issued an order granting our motion to dismiss in part and, contrary to its March 2012 order, denying the motion to dismiss in part, holding that certain of the statements alleged to have been made were not forward-looking statements and therefore were not subject to the “safe-harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act (PSLRA). Plaintiffs moved to certify the purported class. By Order filed August 6, 2014, the court certified a class of persons or entities who acquired Best Buy common stock between 10:00 a.m. EDT on September 14, 2010, and December 13, 2010, and who were damaged by the alleged violations of law. The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals granted our request for interlocutory appeal of that order with briefing expected to be complete in January 2015 and oral argument to be scheduled later in 2015. The trial court has stayed proceedings while the appeal is pending. We continue to believe that these allegations are without merit and intend to vigorously defend our company in this matter.

In June 2011, a purported shareholder derivative action captioned, Salvatore M. Talluto, Derivatively and on Behalf of Best Buy Co., Inc. v. Richard M. Schulze, et al., as Defendants and Best Buy Co., Inc. as Nominal Defendant, was filed against both present and former members of our Board of Directors serving during the relevant periods in fiscal 2011 and us as a nominal defendant in the U.S. District Court for the State of Minnesota. The lawsuit alleges that the director defendants breached their fiduciary duty, among other claims, including violation of Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 thereunder, in failing to correct public misrepresentations and material misstatements and/or omissions regarding our fiscal 2011 earnings projections and, for certain directors, selling stock while in possession of material adverse non-public information. Additionally, in July 2011, a similar purported class action was filed by a single shareholder, Daniel Himmel, against us and certain of our executive officers in the same court. In November 2011, the respective lawsuits of Salvatore M. Talluto and Daniel Himmel were consolidated into a new action captioned, In Re: Best Buy Co., Inc. Shareholder Derivative Litigation, and a stay ordered pending the close of discovery in the consolidated IBEW Local 98 Pension Fund v. Best Buy Co., Inc., et al. case.

The plaintiffs in the above securities actions seek damages, including interest, equitable relief and reimbursement of the costs and expenses they incurred in the lawsuits. As stated above, we believe the allegations in the above securities actions are without merit, and we intend to defend these actions vigorously. Based on our assessment of the facts underlying the claims in the above securities actions, their respective procedural litigation history, and the degree to which we intend to defend our company in these matters, the amount or range of reasonably possible losses, if any, cannot be estimated.

Other Legal Proceedings

We are involved in various other legal proceedings arising in the normal course of conducting business. For such legal proceedings, we have accrued an amount that reflects the aggregate liability deemed probable and estimable, but this amount is not material to our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Because of the preliminary nature of many of these proceedings, the difficulty in ascertaining the applicable facts relating to many of these proceedings, the variable treatment of claims made in many of these proceedings and the difficulty of predicting the settlement value of many of these proceedings, we are not able to estimate an amount or range of any reasonably possible additional losses. However, based upon our historical experience, the resolution of these proceedings is not expected to have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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Restructuring Charges (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2014

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

Composition of Restructuring Charges

Charges incurred in the nine months ended November 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013, for our restructuring activities were as follows ($ in millions):

	Nine Months Ended
	November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
Continuing operations
Renew Blue	$	23		$	52
Fiscal 2013 U.S. restructuring	(6		)	(8		)
Total continuing operations	17			44
Discontinued operations
Fiscal 2013 Europe restructuring	—			95
Fiscal 2012 restructuring	—			5
Total discontinued operations (Note 2)	—			100
Total restructuring charges	$	17		$	144

Restructuring Program 2013 Renew Blue [Member]

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

Composition of Restructuring Charges

The composition of the restructuring charges we incurred for this program in the nine months ended November 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013, as well as the cumulative amount incurred through November 1, 2014, was as follows ($ in millions):

	Domestic						International						Total
	Nine Months Ended				Cumulative Amount		Nine Months Ended				Cumulative Amount		Nine Months Ended				Cumulative Amount
	November 1, 2014		November 2, 2013				November 1, 2014		November 2, 2013				November 1, 2014		November 2, 2013
Continuing operations
Inventory write-downs	$	—	$	—	$	1	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	1
Property and equipment impairments	—		2		14		1		2		26		1		4		40
Termination benefits	11		16		163		5		10		42		16		26		205
Investment impairments	—		16		43		—		—		—		—		16		43
Facility closure and other costs	1		—		4		5		6		66		6		6		70
Total	$	12	$	34	$	225	$	11	$	18	$	134	$	23	$	52	$	359

Restructuring Accrual Activity

The following tables summarize our restructuring accrual activity during the nine months ended November 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013, related to termination benefits and facility closure and other costs associated with this program ($ in millions):

	Termination Benefits			Facility Closure and Other Costs			Total
Balances at February 1, 2014	$	111		$	51		$	162
Charges	35			12			47
Cash payments	(117		)	(16		)	(133		)
Adjustments(1)	(19		)	(5		)	(24		)
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates	—			(6		)	(6		)
Balances at November 1, 2014	$	10		$	36		$	46

(1) Adjustments to termination benefits were due to higher-than-expected employee retention. Adjustments to facility closure and other costs represent changes in sublease assumptions and reductions in our remaining lease obligations.

	Termination Benefits			Facility Closure and Other Costs			Total
Balances at February 2, 2013	$	54		$	54		$	108
Charges	25			14			39
Cash payments	(65		)	(16		)	(81		)
Adjustments	(7		)	8			1
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates	1			(1		)	—
Balances at November 2, 2013	$	8		$	59		$	67

Restructuring Program 2013 U.S. [Member]

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

Composition of Restructuring Charges

The composition of the restructuring charges we incurred for this program in the nine months ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, as well as the cumulative amount incurred through November 1, 2014, was as follows ($ in millions):

	Nine Months Ended						Cumulative Amount
	November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
Continuing operations
Property and equipment impairments	$	—		$	—		$	29
Termination benefits	—			—			77
Facility closure and other costs	(6		)	(8		)	139
Total	$	(6	)	$	(8	)	$	245

Restructuring Accrual Activity

The following tables summarize our restructuring accrual activity during the nine months ended November 1, 2014, and November 2, 2013, related to termination benefits and facility closure and other costs associated with this program ($ in millions):

	Facility Closure and Other Costs
Balances at February 1, 2014	$	58
Charges	2
Cash payments	(16		)
Adjustments	(6		)
Balances at November 1, 2014	$	38

	Termination Benefits			Facility Closure and Other Costs			Total
Balances at February 2, 2013	$	4		$	113		$	117
Charges	—			3			3
Cash payments	(2		)	(39		)	(41		)
Adjustments(1)	(2		)	(13		)	(15		)
Balances at November 2, 2013	$	—		$	64		$	64

(1) Adjustments to facility closure and other costs represent reductions in our remaining lease obligations.

Restructuring Program 2013 Europe [Member]

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

Restructuring Accrual Activity

The following table summarizes our restructuring accrual activity during the nine months ended November 2, 2013, related to termination benefits and facility closure and other costs associated with this program ($ in millions):

	Termination Benefits			Facility Closure and Other Costs			Total
Balances at February 2, 2013	$	—		$	5		$	5
Charges	36			2			38
Cash payments	(2		)	(7		)	(9		)
Adjustments(1)	(34		)	—			(34		)
Balances at November 2, 2013	$	—		$	—		$	—

(1) Represents the remaining liability written off as a result of the sale of Best Buy Europe, as described in Note 2, Discontinued Operations.

Restructuring Program 2012 [Member]

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

Restructuring Accrual Activity

The following table summarizes our restructuring accrual activity during the nine months ended November 2, 2013, related to facility closure and other costs associated with this program ($ in millions):

	Facility Closure and Other Costs
Balances at February 2, 2013	$	36
Cash payments	(33		)
Adjustments(1)	(1		)
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates	(2		)
Balances at November 2, 2013	$	—

(1) Included within Adjustments is a $5 million charge related to a change in sublease assumptions, offset by a $6 million adjustment to write off the remaining liability as a result of the sale of Best Buy Europe, as described in Note 2, Discontinued Operations.

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Long Term Debt (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Long-term Debt
Total long-term debt	$ 1,635	$ 1,657	$ 1,669
Less: current portion	(44)	(45)	(45)
Total long-term debt, less current portion	1,591	1,612	1,624
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	1,672	1,690	1,717
2016 Notes [Member]
Long-term Debt
Total long-term debt	350	349	349
2018 Notes [Member]
Long-term Debt
Total long-term debt	500	500	500
2021 Notes [Member]
Long-term Debt
Total long-term debt	649	649	649
Financing Lease Obligations [Member]
Long-term Debt
Total long-term debt	77	95	103
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Long-term Debt
Total long-term debt	59	63	67
Other Debt [Member]
Long-term Debt
Total long-term debt	$ 0	$ 1	$ 1

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (PARENTHETICAL) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Income tax benefit (expense)	$ 0	$ 10	$ (1)	$ 34

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Basis of Presentation (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2014

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

Unless the context otherwise requires, the use of the terms “Best Buy,” “we,” “us,” and “our” in these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements refers to Best Buy Co., Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation as prescribed by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). All adjustments were comprised of normal recurring adjustments, except as noted in these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Description of Business

Historically, we have generated a higher proportion of our revenue and earnings in the fiscal fourth quarter, which includes the majority of the holiday shopping season in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Due to the seasonal nature of our business, interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire fiscal year. The interim financial statements and the related notes in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014. The first nine months of fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014 included 39 weeks.

In order to align our fiscal reporting periods and comply with statutory filing requirements in certain foreign jurisdictions, we consolidate the financial results of our China and Mexico operations on a one-month lag. Our policy is to accelerate recording the effect of events occurring in the lag period that significantly affect our consolidated financial statements. No such events were identified for this period.

In preparing the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements, we evaluated the period from November 2, 2014, through the date the financial statements were issued, for material subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure. Other than as disclosed in Note 13, Subsequent Event, no such events were identified for this period.

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Debt (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2014

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Long-term Debt

Long-term debt consisted of the following ($ in millions):

	November 1, 2014			February 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
2016 Notes	$	350		$	349		$	349
2018 Notes	500			500			500
2021 Notes	649			649			649
Financing lease obligations	77			95			103
Capital lease obligations	59			63			67
Other debt	—			1			1
Total long-term debt	1,635			1,657			1,669
Less: current portion	(44		)	(45		)	(45		)
Total long-term debt, less current portion	$	1,591		$	1,612		$	1,624

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Restructuring Charges - Fiscal 2013 Europe (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended							9 Months Ended							21 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014		Nov. 02, 2013		Nov. 01, 2014		Nov. 02, 2013		Nov. 01, 2014 Discontinued Operations [Member]	Nov. 02, 2013 Discontinued Operations [Member]	Feb. 28, 2009 Best Buy Europe [Member]	Nov. 02, 2013 Restructuring Program 2013 Europe [Member]		Nov. 02, 2013 Restructuring Program 2013 Europe [Member] Termination benefits [Member]		Nov. 02, 2013 Restructuring Program 2013 Europe [Member] Facility closure and other costs [Member]	Nov. 01, 2014 Restructuring Program 2013 Europe [Member] Discontinued Operations [Member]	Nov. 02, 2013 Restructuring Program 2013 Europe [Member] Discontinued Operations [Member]	May 03, 2014 Restructuring Program 2013 Europe [Member] Discontinued Operations [Member] International [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges					$ 17		$ 144					$ 38		$ 36		$ 2
Restructuring charges	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]	100	[1]	0	100							0	95
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired											50.00%
Cumulative Amount												95							131
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, balance at the beginning of the period												5		0		5
Cash payments												(9)		(2)		(7)
Restructuring reserve, balance at the end of the period												0		0		0
Adjustments												$ (34)	[2]	$ (34)	[2]	$ 0

[1] See Note 5, Restructuring Charges, for further discussion of the restructuring charges associated with discontinued operations.

[2] (1)Represents the remaining liability written off as a result of the sale of Best Buy Europe, as described in Note 2, Discontinued Operations.

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Segments (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segments

Segments

Our chief operating decision maker ("CODM") is our Chief Executive Officer. Our business is organized into two segments: Domestic (which is comprised of all operations within the U.S. and its territories) and International (which is comprised of all operations outside the U.S. and its territories). Our CODM has ultimate responsibility for enterprise decisions. Our CODM determines, in particular, resource allocation for, and monitors performance of, the consolidated enterprise, the Domestic segment and the International segment. The Domestic and International segment managers have responsibility for operating decisions, allocating resources and assessing performance within their respective segments. Our CODM relies on internal management reporting that analyzes enterprise results to the net earnings level and segment results to the operating income level.

We do not aggregate our operating segments, so our operating segments also represent our reportable segments. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014.

Revenue by reportable segment was as follows ($ in millions):

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	November 1, 2014		November 2, 2013		November 1, 2014		November 2, 2013
Domestic	$	7,992	$	7,812	$	23,358	$	23,533
International	1,388		1,515		3,953		4,407
Total revenue	$	9,380	$	9,327	$	27,311	$	27,940

Operating income (loss) by reportable segment and the reconciliation to earnings from continuing operations before income tax (benefit) expense were as follows ($ in millions):

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013			November 1, 2014			November 2, 2013
Domestic	$	204		$	110		$	688		$	752
International	(14		)	(20		)	(63		)	(81		)
Total operating income	190			90			625			671
Other income (expense)
Gain on sale of investments	5			4			7			18
Investment income and other	3			8			17			18
Interest expense	(22		)	(24		)	(68		)	(77		)
Earnings from continuing operations before income tax (benefit) expense	$	176		$	78		$	581		$	630

Assets by reportable segment were as follows ($ in millions):

	November 1, 2014		February 1, 2014		November 2, 2013
Domestic	$	13,137	$	11,146	$	11,971
International	2,625		2,867		3,097
Total assets	$	15,762	$	14,013	$	15,068