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Best Buy's sluggish sales in recent years stems in part from the fact that a lot of people bought electronics during the pandemic, and don't need to buy new ones each year.

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  • Consumer electronics sales boomed during the pandemic thanks to stimulus, work-from-home, and more.
  • Some of those products, like laptops and tablets, are nearing their typical 3- to 5-year life cycle.
  • But Best Buy's CEO said she hasn't yet seen enough innovation to get people to replace aging tech.

2020 was a wild year for consumer electronics sales.

But if you splurged on tech during that time, there's a good chance you haven't felt the need — or inspiration — to upgrade your setup.

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