“There is an urgent need for Best Buy to reinvigorate growth by reconnecting with today’s customers and building pathways to the next generation of consumers.”-Richard Schulze, founder of Best Buy

7 June 2012, founder and boss of Best Buy for 36 years, Richard Schulze, has resigned.

Best Buy has been struggling with falling sales, and accusations of inappropriate behavior by members of the board.

A former CEO of Best Buy is accused of “…violated company policy by engaging in an extremely close personal relationship with a female employee that negatively impacted the work environment…”-Best Buy statement

Best Buy suffered a 26% drop in net income for the 1st quarter of 2012!