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Best Buy CEO Again Responds to Critics

Brian Dunn's public response to criticism by the media triggered a barrage of additional criticism from readers. He's now responded to those comments, describing them as "candid and informative-exactly what we look for when we reach out to you."

Best Buy Restructures Key Leadership Positions

Shari Ballard has been named president of Best Buy's international business, and Mike Vitelli will serve as president of the electronic retailer's U.S. operations. Ballard and Vitelli formerly shared responsibilities for Best Buy's domestic business.

Galleria Announces New Stores, Some Departures

Later this year, furniture and home design retailer Arhaus, footwear provider Marmi, and Allure Intimate Apparel will set up shop at the upscale mall in Edina; meanwhile, three retailers will leave and several others will move spaces.

Local Start-Up to Appear on ABC’s Shark Tank

The founders of Minneapolis-based start-up My Wonderful Life-which offers an online service that allows users to plan their own funeral-will present their business plan to a group of potential investors on ABC's Shark Tank.

U Start-Up Builds App for Safer Teen Driving

The DriveScribe mobile application blocks incoming calls, e-mails, and text messages while a vehicle is in operation; provides voice commands; and calculates a "safe driving score" after each trip; among other functions.

Target to Open Specialty Boutiques Within Stores

The retailer will begin featuring products from five shops in early May under a new concept called "The Shops at Target"; separately, the company confirmed plans to test mini-Apple stores within 25 Target stores later this year.