Best Buy may be a good bet for people looking for a holiday job this year.
In New York today, CEO Brian Dunn said the electronics retailer will hire more workers this year to meet demand for Internet-connected flat-screen TVs and mobile phones.
Like most retailers, the fourth quarter is the strongest for Best Buy. Some retailers make as much as 40 or 50 percent of their annual sales in the final months of the year.
Best Buy is one of many retailers already starting its holiday hiring efforts. If you are looking for seasonal employment, now is the time to apply. Read our story from Saturday about holiday hiring this year.
Retail reporter Sue Stock came to the N&O in 2004 and has been covering retail and shopping in the Triangle since then. She is the author of the popular