NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shoppers ignored Best Buy Co Inc's promotion of pricey 3D televisions and other high-end gadgets this holiday season as they chased bargains elsewhere, hammering the company's profits.
Best Buy Overestimates Holiday Shoppers' Appetite
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