Instant Alert: We went to Best Buy after it reportedly decided to pull CDs from stores — and it's never been more clear why Amazon is winning

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   We went to Best Buy after it reportedly decided to pull CDs from stores — and it's never been more clear why Amazon is winning by Jessica Tyler on Feb 8, 2018, 4:03 PM Advertisement According to a Billboard report, Best Buy recently told music suppliers that it plans to pull CDs from its stores by July 1.  Even though CD sales are dropping and physical format music is being pushed out by streaming services, many were upset with Best Buy's reported decision to pull CDs from  stores. I went to a Best Buy store myself to see why it may have made this decision, and what Best Buy is doing to keep up with the rise of online retailers like Amazon.   Digital music streaming sites have been growing rapidly, all the while making CDs less and less relevant.  Billboard recently reported that Best Buy plans to pull CDs from all of its stores by July 1. Even though CD sales have been dropping rapidly for years, people were shocked and upset with Best Buy's decision to move forward and pull them from its shelves. Best Buy declined to comment on the Billboard report. One reason for the ongoing decrease in sales is the rise in music streaming and digital media. With products like CDs becoming obsolete and other products being sold for lower prices online, Best Buy is fighting to stay relevant in an increasingly digital marketplace.  Removing CDs isn't the only thing Best Buy has done in recent years to keep its product offerings fresh and relevant. I went to a Best Buy store in New York City to see what's happening, and I noticed why Best Buy is having to make major changes to keep up with Amazon: SEE ALSO: Best Buy is pulling CDs from its stores — and people are freaking out The Best Buy I went to had three floors. Throughout the store, there were areas that mimicked Apple stores, Microsoft stores, and Samsung stores, with huge selections of products from each brand. It also had two Amazon displays: one on the top floor by the mini-Apple store ... ... and another on the ground floor by home security. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to: nguyenvu1187.love5@blogger.com   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011