Update: Lubbock’s Best Buy Is Going Curbside-Only on Sunday
Update, March 21st, 1:28 p.m.: We spoke with Sean Medina, general manager at Best Buy in Lubbock, and he informed us that beginning Sunday, March 22nd, the location would be closing to customers and only provide curbside service.
The company's normal online options are still available at their official website, Medina said.
Original story: Lubbock's Best Buy, located at 2420 West Loop 289, will be limiting the number of customers in their store at a time to 10-15. Each customer will be escorted by an employee at a safe 6-foot distance, according to a Lubbock store team member we spoke with.
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, this protocol will be in place from March 23rd until at least April 2nd. Additionally, the company will be stepping up its curbside options to limit social contact.
Many of us are moving our offices to our homes and need supplies, so get ready as things are about to become more limited. Try to plan ahead and stay safe.
You can still shop online of course, and the Lubbock store confirmed that curbside pick up is available, too.
The Best Buy Geek Squad also has limited services. Store hours have been reduced to 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Sunday. You can get more information at Best Buy's website.
Read the full statement from Best Buy CEO Corie Barry below.
Earlier this week, we announced changes to how Best Buy will run our business in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Against this backdrop, I wanted to share some of my thoughts about what we’re facing and how Best Buy is responding.
Right now, our role as a consumer electronics retailer is rapidly shifting and we are striving to make the best decisions with two goals in mind: The first is to protect our customers, employees and their families. The second is to do the best we can to serve the millions of Americans who are looking to us for increasingly vital technology tools to stay connected, as well as household necessities.
You are turning to us for help getting the technology that allows you to continue running a small business or shift your usual job from an office setting to your home. You are turning to us to help your children continue their education outside of their classroom. And, you are turning to us for necessities that allow you to store and prepare food for your family.
With these needs in mind and given our commitment to keep our employees and customers safe, we are shortening our store hours this week, and on March 23, will begin permitting only a small number of customers into the store at a time so we can enforce the necessary social distancing guidelines. We are also working to enhance our curbside service and strongly recommend you take advantage of this whenever possible.
As for our employees, let me start by saying this: We will not make any employee work if they aren’t comfortable doing so. Further, if an employee is sick or needs to take care of their children home from school, we are paying them. Additionally, with our reduced hours and less staff in the stores, we are paying affected employees for their regularly scheduled hours.
We are in a difficult time and find ourselves in uncharted waters. My best wishes to you and your family as we navigate the days ahead together.
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